In 2026, while the overall stablecoin market shrank, Tron’s stablecoin supply rose to a record $89.2 billion, driven mainly by USDT which makes up 98.5% of its stablecoins. Tron now holds 28.7% of the total stablecoin market and hosts $87.9 billion in USDT, surpassing Ethereum’s $78.7 billion. Tron's low transaction fees make it popular for small transfers in emerging markets, processing $2.1 trillion in USDT transfers in Q2 alone. However, its heavy reliance on USDT poses regulatory risks, unlike competitors like X Layer that offer more diversified stablecoin options.
Bitcoin options with a notional value of about $6.4 billion are set to expire on August 28, 2026. This large expiry could influence market positioning and volatility, though the actual impact on Bitcoin's price depends on factors like strike distribu...
Ethereum's stablecoin market cap increased by $116.1 million in 24 hours, reaching about $162 billion and controlling roughly 54.5% of the global stablecoin market. This dominance far exceeds competitors like Tron and Solana, with Ethereum hosting ne...
Ngrave released firmware version 1.8 for its ZERO hardware wallet, introducing a new open-source Universal QR Protocol that replaces its legacy QR system, enhancing transparency and security. The update also expands token support on the Polygon netwo...
Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino highlighted that USDT, the largest stablecoin, is increasingly vital for developing countries, facilitating both domestic and cross-border trade. Emerging economies like Venezuela and Bolivia rely on USDT to hedge against fai...
Two violent home invasions in France led to $667K in crypto theft at knifepoint, traced by investigator ZachXBT to a suspect flaunting wealth on Telegram. The stolen Bitcoin was laundered through Chainflip and KuCoin, with some converted to USDT on E...
