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| 2026-08-03 09:14 |
TRON: Gasless USDT Transfers Reach $2.9B Weekly
TRON gasless USDT transfers hit $2.9B weekly volume by June end after $3B May peak, with Justin Sun highlighting GasFree adoption for stablecoin payments. |
| 2026-08-02 07:49 |
TRON: $92B Stablecoins Fuel 72.8M Monthly Transactions
TRON holds $92B stablecoins and 49% of USDT with 800K active addresses and 72.8M transactions monthly, while TRX trades at $0.33 on neutral RSI. |
| 2026-07-31 17:59 |
TRON: Gasless USDT Transfers Reach $2.9B Weekly
TRON Gasless USDT transfers hit $2.9B weekly volume in June after $3B May peak, with GasFree deducting fees from tokens to boost stablecoin adoption. |
| 2026-07-31 15:43 |
Tether: Reports $1.5B Q2 Profit With 184.6B USDT
Tether posts $1.5B net operating profit in Q2 2026, USDT supply hits 184.6B and users reach 650M+ all-time high amid emerging market surge. |
| 2026-07-31 15:36 |
Tether: Q2 Attestation Shows $1.5B Profit, 184.6B USDT
Tether reports $1.5B Q2 2026 net profit, 184.6B USDT issued, 4.1B excess reserves and 146 tons gold as USDT users hit 650M+ all-time high. |
| 2026-07-31 15:15 |
Tether: Reports $1.5B Q2 Operating Profit
Tether posts ~1.5B net operating profits for Q2 2026, USDT supply hits 184.6B with 650M+ users and 4.1B excess reserves. |
| 2026-07-28 15:53 |
TRON: Q2 Report Details 390M Accounts, $89B USDT
TRON network hits 390M accounts supporting $89B USDT in Q2 2026 Nansen report amid AI infrastructure push. |
| 2026-07-26 23:49 |
TRON: Gasless USDT Hits $2.9B Weekly Volume
TRON DAO USDT volume surges via GasFree to $2.9B weekly at 0.009% fees while cross-chain flows and M2M agents expand on $90B supply. |
| 2026-07-26 23:37 |
TRON: Gasless USDT Hits $2.9B Weekly Volume
TRON USDT remittance growth accelerates as GasFree clears $2.9B weekly at 0.009% fees while cross-chain flows via Rhino.fi surge to $48M. |
| 2026-07-24 16:18 |
TRON: Gasless USDT Transfers Hit $3B Weekly
TRON gasless USDT transfers reach nearly $3B per week, turning stablecoin liquidity into infrastructure for apps, businesses and the agentic economy. |
| 2026-07-23 18:42 |
TRON: $30M Stablecoin Inflows Hit via deBridge
TRON records $30M+ USDT inflows in seven days as deBridge data shows top destination status, with TRX at $0.33 amid neutral RSI. |
| 2026-07-23 16:41 |
TRON: 93% Stablecoin Transfers Peer-to-Peer in Q2
TRON reports 93% stablecoin transfer volume peer-to-peer by June 30 with sub-$1,000 USDT share rising to 52% in CoinDesk Q2 2026 TRON Network Report. |
| 2026-07-22 11:17 |
TRON: Justin Sun Flags $89B USDT ATH
TRON hits $89B USDT ATH with 28.7% stablecoin market share as Justin Sun highlights Q2 growth in payments and AI infrastructure. |
| 2026-07-17 17:17 |
Bitfinex: USDT Returns to Bitcoin via RGB
Bitfinex confirms USDT anchored back to Bitcoin through RGB_Hub and utexocom, settled over Lightning with off-chain logic. |
| 2026-07-17 16:19 |
OKX: Rolls Out USDT to MiCA USDC Path for EEA
OKX adds one-way USDT to MiCA-compliant USDC conversion for EEA users after customer demand, with 8% deposit bonus on transfers. |
| 2026-07-17 12:44 |
TRON: GasFree Enables USDT Transfers Without TRX
TRON GasFree lets users send USDT paying fees in USDT. Justin Sun highlights ChangeNOW guide at $0.32 price amid neutral RSI. |
| 2026-07-15 22:36 |
TRON DAO: Blockchain Accelerates Business Settlements
TRON DAO shows blockchain real-world impact as Coinsenda uses USDT for minute settlements versus days in global payments fintech. |
| 2026-07-14 15:10 |
US Government: Moves Bitfinex Hacker Funds to Coinbase Prime
US Government transfers 296.71K USDT from Bitfinex 2016 hack seized funds to Coinbase Prime for OTC sale amid ongoing USDT movements from DOJ wallets. |
| 2026-07-13 14:07 |
Bolivia: USDT National Payment System Evaluation
Bolivia evaluates USDT integration into national payments amid currency shortages, accelerating USDT adoption in emerging markets. |
| 2026-07-13 10:57 |
TRON: Eco Integration Expands Stablecoin Network
TRON joins Eco's cross-chain stablecoin platform, processing $2T transfers with $86B USDT supply while TRX trades at $0.33 under bearish MACD. |
| 2026-07-11 12:59 |
UniSat: RGB USDT Cross-Protocol Support on BTC
UniSat confirms RGB USDT interoperability work for Runes/brc-20/Alkanes on Bitcoin while BTC holds $64350 with bullish EMA structure. |
| 2026-07-11 12:42 |
UniSat: RGB USDT Cross-Protocol Support on Bitcoin
UniSat confirms RGB USDT swaps to Runes, brc-20 and Alkanes post-launch at BTC $64236.15 with bullish EMA structure intact. |
| 2026-07-10 18:16 |
Hyundai: USDT Pilot on Avalanche Cuts Settlement to 7 Minutes
Hyundai Motor completes $20,000 USDT stablecoin transfer on Avalanche from U.S. to Mexico entity, slashing time from hours to seven minutes. |
| 2026-07-10 01:05 |
TRON: USDT Supply Tops $90B With $23.8B Daily Volume
TRON USDT circulating supply exceeds $90B while averaging $23.8B daily transfer volume, per Lookonchain data. |
| 2026-07-09 20:56 |
TRON: USDT Supply Tops $90 Billion on Network
TRON USDT supply exceeds $90 billion while TRON network USDT transfer volume dominance factors drive $4.2 trillion YTD volume. |
| 2026-07-09 11:38 |
ARK Invest: USDT Network Effects Shield Dominance
ARK Invest details why USDT and USDC liquidity moats block OUSD consortium displacement, using Binance $45B USDT case study and $17-20B revenue math. |
| 2026-07-09 10:05 |
TRON: Surpasses 90 Billion USDT Milestone
TRON hits 90 billion USDT as Justin Sun highlights network efficiency driving TRON blockchain USDT adoption growth history and TRON network transaction efficiency vs competitors. |
| 2026-07-07 12:12 |
Tether: USDT Returns to Bitcoin via RGB Protocol
Tether plans native USDT issuance on Bitcoin through RGB v0.11.1, reviving 2014 Omni Layer roots with UTEXO rollout targeted for July. |
| 2026-07-01 21:14 |
TRON: June Transactions Hit 385.77 Million Record
TRON logged 385.77 million transactions and 26.97 million active accounts in June, driven by $86B USDT holdings and half of global stablecoin volume. |
| 2026-07-01 09:16 |
TRON: GasFree Hits $11.45B USDT Volume
TRON GasFree logs $11.45B USDT volume and 719k transactions as Justin Sun highlights fee-free transfers; TRX holds $0.32 amid neutral RSI. |
| 2026-06-30 20:49 |
TRON DAO: USDT Speeds Cross-Border Transfers
TRON DAO highlights USDT on TRON for instant 24/7 global payments, eliminating weekend delays for freelancers and businesses. |
| 2026-06-26 20:27 |
TRON DAO: Pushes USDT Real-World Payments
TRON DAO spotlights USDT adoption for faster global transfers via its network, backed by CoinSenda user stories on stablecoin efficiency. |
| 2026-06-26 16:08 |
Binance: Donates $3M USDT After Venezuela Quakes
Binance donates 3 million USDT via BinanceBCF to Venezuela earthquake victims while waiving P2P and Binance Pay merchant fees. |
| 2026-06-25 10:09 |
Polkadot: Fellowship Switches Payments to HOLLAR
Polkadot technical fellowship adopts HOLLAR stablecoin from Hydration, replacing USDT payments effective June 2026. |
| 2026-06-24 23:16 |
TRON: USDT Fuels Remittances Across Africa
TRON at $0.33 promotes USDT on its network for African and Caribbean businesses, with neutral RSI at 43.72 and bearish MACD. |
| 2026-06-24 08:05 |
Tether: Oobit Adds USDT to Brazil PIX Network
Tether-backed Oobit integrates USDT with Brazil’s PIX, reaching 170 million users and accelerating stablecoin adoption across Latin America. |
| 2026-06-20 10:45 |
T3 FCU: Freezes $450M Illicit USDT Since 2024
T3 FCU froze over $450M in illicit USDT since September 2024 with 43.9% YoY growth in 2025 across 23 jurisdictions. |
| 2026-06-17 18:28 |
TRON: 0xProject Integrates Cross-Chain API
TRON DAO confirms 0xProject Cross-Chain API integration for TRX and USDT across 15+ chains at $0.32 price level. |
| 2026-06-17 04:19 |
StraitsX: Samsung Pay Added to Stablecoin Cards
StraitsX completes mobile wallet tokenization with Samsung Pay support for stablecoin-backed cards using XUSD, XSGD, USDT and USDC settlements. |
| 2026-06-15 23:00 |
TRON: UQUID Enables $0.001 World Cup Ticket Fees
TRON DAO and UQUID let fans buy 2026 World Cup tickets for $300.001 using USDT, versus $335 via bank wire, with TRX at $0.32. |
| 2026-06-14 01:35 |
SIREN: Whale Deposits 25.7M USDT to Bitget, Bybit
SIREN whale sells tokens for 28M USDT in 24 hours, deposits 25.7M to Bitget and Bybit while retaining 478M tokens at $0.14. |
| 2026-06-13 05:26 |
SIREN: Whale Offloads for 7.5M USDT
SIREN whale sells for over 7.5M USDT while retaining 595.7M tokens worth $91.86M as price sits at $0.15 on 4h chart. |
| 2026-06-12 15:52 |
TRON: Expands USDT Rails Across Americas
TRON: $0.32 price tests EMA50 support as DAO highlights USDT on TRON payments at Paraguay Pizza Hut for faster stablecoin settlement. |
| 2026-06-12 10:01 |
Binance: SPCX Trading Carnival Offers 250,000 USDT Prizes
Binance SPCX Trading Carnival gives traders up to 250,000 USDT for trading SPCX and TradFi USDⓈ-M Futures Contracts. |
| 2026-06-08 18:37 |
TRON: Adds Dune MCP Server for USDT Data Access
TRON integrates Dune MCP server for natural language queries on USDT settlement activity, boosting on-chain analytics for analysts and builders. |
| 2026-06-07 02:24 |
Whale: Buys 29.72M 币安人生 With 20.33M USDT
Whale pulls 25M USDT from Bybit, spends 20.33M on 29.72M 币安人生 at $0.684 average since June 1 while market falls. |
| 2026-06-06 06:08 |
Whale: $24M USDT Buys 21.1M 币安人生
Whale wallets spent $24M USDT on 21.1M 币安人生 tokens in six days with $998K USDT remaining at 0x82C0DA65f3bE5fd4EE102337A5c560E2ae52ebD1. |
| 2026-06-06 01:56 |
Aave Whale: Borrows $100M USDT for 59K ETH
Aave whale borrows $100M USDT to buy 59,742 ETH at $1,681, now holds 133,800 ETH worth $212M with $6M loss as ETH trades at $1585.82. |
| 2026-06-05 09:28 |
Aave: Whale Borrows $44M USDT for 25,851 ETH
Aave sees whale borrow 44.42M USDT across two addresses to leverage 25,851 ETH at $1,718 with health factor 1.23 and liquidation at $1,355. |
| 2026-06-04 07:40 |
7 Siblings: Borrow 20M USDT to Buy 2,254 ETH
7 Siblings borrow 20M USDT from Spark, spend 4M on 2,254 ETH at $1781.33 with 16M USDT left amid oversold RSI. |
| 2026-06-04 02:38 |
7 Siblings: Borrows 10M USDT to Buy 5,589 ETH
7 Siblings borrows 10M USDT from Spark and acquires 5,589 ETH at $1,789 during the dip as ETH trades at $1768.75. |
| 2026-06-02 17:46 |
TetherWallet: Supports USDT on TRON
TetherWallet adds USDT on TRON support, expanding stablecoin payments efficiency for global digital transactions. |
| 2026-06-02 15:47 |
USDT0: AI Agents Bridge Trillions in USDT
USDT0 enables AI agents to settle $3-5 trillion by 2030 via machine-speed USDT transactions across any chain. |
| 2026-06-01 20:39 |
TRON: Communities Drive Freelancer Adoption
TRON DAO reports communities introducing freelancers to TRON and USDT for fast low-fee global payments at $0.35 price level. |
| 2026-06-01 15:41 |
Oobit: USDT Visa Spends Live in Bolivia
Oobit enables USDT spending anywhere Visa is accepted in Bolivia after 630% volume surge following crypto ban lift. |
| 2026-06-01 02:20 |
0x82C0: $5M USDT Buy on 币安人生 Token
0x82C0 wallet withdrew 5M USDT from Bybit for 8.1M 币安人生 tokens in major crypto whale transaction. |
| 2026-05-29 01:23 |
ETH Whale: Borrows $50M to Buy 20K ETH
ETH whale borrows 50M USDT from Spark, buys 20,000 ETH at $2,011 after sub-$2,000 break. Holdings reach 144,000 ETH with $50.5M unrealized loss. |
| 2026-05-26 19:00 |
TRON: USDT Cuts Cross-Border Transfer Times
TRON DAO highlights USDT on TRON network for near-instant settlements, slashing cross-border payments from a full day to minutes via lower friction. |
| 2026-05-26 13:36 |
Solana: WalletConnect Pay Integration Live
Solana adds WalletConnect Pay support for SOL, USDC and USDT spends at $86.01 amid neutral RSI and bullish MACD. |
| 2026-05-21 18:00 |
Binance: Launches 200,000 USDT TradFi Futures Rally
Binance Futures TradFi Affiliate Rally distributes 200,000 USDT prize pool across affiliate competition and onboarding tournament for USDⓈ-M futures traders. |
| 2026-05-19 13:40 |
WalletConnect: BNB Chain Pay Support Activated
WalletConnect Pay now accepts BNB, USDC and USDT on BNB Chain at $640.47 with bearish EMA50 at $654.05 and MACD death cross intact. |
| 2026-05-18 18:33 |
TRON: Coinsenda Expands USDT Payments on TRX
TRON at $0.36 advances USDT adoption as Coinsenda drives global payments on the network amid bullish EMA structure. |
| 2026-05-17 19:30 |
4USDT: Compression Builds Above 0.0094 Support
4USDT trades at $0.01 above defended 0.0094 support with shrinking volatility and MACD golden cross on 4h chart. |
| 2026-05-13 21:31 |
TRON: Promotes USDT for Global Transfers
TRON emphasizes USDT's speed, low costs, and accessibility for everyday commerce in Colombia and LATAM via Coinsenda, boosting TRX network adoption amid crypto payments trends. |
| 2026-05-12 00:24 |
Tether: Mints 1B USDT on TRON
Tether mints another 1B USDT on TRON, pushing total supply to $89.37B amid rising stablecoin demand and TRON's growth as a key rail. |
| 2026-05-11 12:23 |
Tether: Mints $1B USDT on Tron
Tether minted $1B USDT on Tron, totaling $6B minted on Ethereum and Tron in 3 weeks amid $2B Ethereum burn, boosting crypto market liquidity. |
| 2026-05-09 00:16 |
Tether: Burns $2B USDT on Ethereum
Tether burns $2B USDT on Ethereum after minting $5B since April 18, signaling liquidity shifts amid ETH price prediction trends and crypto market liquidity. |
| 2026-05-08 04:52 |
Voorhees-Linked Whale Buys 2,920 ETH
Whale tied to Erik Voorhees spends $6.67M USDT on 2,920 ETH at $2,284, building on prior $266M accumulation amid ETH price prediction volatility. |
| 2026-05-08 04:23 |
TRON GasFree: Surges to $11.3B USDT Volume
TRON's GasFree by DeFi_JUST hits 725,682 transactions and $11.3B USDT moved in April, boosting adoption with seamless USDT payments. |
| 2026-05-07 21:35 |
USDT on Tron: Hits 74M Holders
USDT on Tron surges to 74 million holders, dominating as crypto's top stablecoin amid TRX price prediction trends and Bitcoin market hype. |
| 2026-05-06 12:48 |
OKX Card: Expands Globally
OKX Card rolls out in more markets, offering up to 10% yields on USDT, seamless Apple Pay integration, and crypto as everyday payments. |
| 2026-05-05 06:40 |
Oobit Launches AI Visa Cards for USDT Spending
Oobit, backed by Tether, rolls out virtual Visa cards enabling AI agents to autonomously spend USDT for businesses, boosting crypto payment efficiency. |
| 2026-05-04 09:33 |
Tether Mints 1B USDT on Tron
Tether minted 1B USDT on Tron, pushing two-week total to 5B amid crypto liquidity surge and Bitcoin market trends. |
| 2026-05-03 04:11 |
Brazil Central Bank: Clarifies Stablecoin Rules
Brazil's BCB 561 restricts eFX providers from using stablecoins in cross-border payments, but individuals can still hold and send USDT amid oversight concerns. |
| 2026-04-30 19:05 |
Tether: Mints 1B USDT on Tron
Tether minted another 1B USDT on Tron, boosting liquidity as TRX holds bullish at $0.33 with golden cross signals. |
| 2026-04-30 08:03 |
Tether: Mints 1B USDT on Tron
Tether minted 1B USDT on Tron at $0.33 TRX price, boosting liquidity amid bullish trends; TRX price prediction sees potential upside. |
| 2026-04-29 13:33 |
Justin Sun: Withdraws $93M USDT from Spark
Justin Sun pulls 93.41 million USDT from Spark protocol, depositing into HTX amid Ethereum lending shifts; includes 10,417 USDC exit. |
| 2026-04-28 11:03 |
TRON: Reports Strong Q1 2026 Results
TRON posts trillions in USDT transfers and billions in stablecoin supply for Q1 2026, driving robust network revenue amid growing crypto stablecoin infrastructure. |
| 2026-04-24 06:19 |
Tether Mints 3B USDT in Past Week
Tether issued 3 billion USDT over the last week, with Abraxas Capital receiving 2.89 billion from Tether Treasury amid crypto market surge. |
| 2026-04-24 00:48 |
Tether Mints 1B USDT in Latest Surge
Tether minted 1B USDT just 7 hours ago, pushing total stablecoin issuance by Tether and Circle to 4.75B in the past week amid crypto liquidity injection. |
| 2026-04-23 18:04 |
Santiment: Top Crypto Trends Surge
Santiment reveals top crypto trends including Ben Pasternak arrest, Tether's $344M USDT freeze, and Bitcoin node in US military, driving market buzz and BTC price predictions. |
| 2026-04-23 14:50 |
Tether Freezes $344M in USDT
Tether froze $344 million in USDT stablecoins linked to illicit activity, boosting crypto security amid rising threats like Bitcoin laundering and stablecoin misuse. |
| 2026-04-23 13:19 |
Tether Freezes 344M USDT in Two Wallets
Tether froze 344 million USDT across two Tron wallets, raising questions on crypto asset security and USDT freeze implications in volatile BTC markets. |
| 2026-04-22 07:53 |
Ramp Adds USDT Support on Solana
Ramp integrates USDT on Solana, boosting stablecoin access amid SOL's bullish 4h chart at $87.66 with EMA support. |
| 2026-04-21 20:34 |
Tether USDT: Hits All-Time High Market Cap
Tether's USDT market cap surges to all-time high as DeFi users shift from USDC amid crypto industry fallout, boosting stablecoin dominance. |
| 2026-04-21 20:07 |
TRON Unveils Q1 2026 Report
TRON's Q1 2026 report highlights USDT supply at $85.4B all-time high, SEC claim dismissal, and new partnerships with Mastercard and Anchorage amid bullish TRX price prediction trends. |
| 2026-04-21 18:43 |
TRON: Powers 80% Festival Ticket Buys
TRON handles over 80% of Uquidcard music festival ticket purchases with USDT, including Coachella and Tomorrowland, boosting TRX adoption in crypto payments. |
| 2026-04-21 12:38 |
Iran Scammers Demand Bitcoin, USDT for Strait Transit
Iran-based scammers demand Bitcoin and USDT payments for safe passage through Strait of Hormuz, per report, amid rising crypto extortion threats. |
| 2026-04-20 19:30 |
TRON: Sustains Stability via AI Upgrades
TRON holds $851B in USDT, leverages energy mechanisms and AI integrations like B.AI for real-world payments, amid bullish TRX trends at $0.33. |
| 2026-04-18 10:36 |
Solana President: USDT Growth Inevitable
Solana Foundation's Lily Liu declares USDT expansion on Solana unavoidable, boosting liquidity in high-performance crypto trading ecosystem amid rising stablecoin activity. |
| 2026-04-15 18:07 |
TRON: Surpasses Ethereum in USDT Circulation
TRON hits $86B in stablecoin supply, overtaking Ethereum in USDT volume with trillions in annual transactions, boosting TRX price prediction amid bullish trends. |
| 2026-04-14 12:13 |
Tether Launches Self-Custodial Wallet
Tether unveils tether.wallet supporting USDT, gold, and Bitcoin, boosting crypto self-custody trends amid BTC price prediction volatility. |
| 2026-04-13 07:15 |
WHALE: Justin Sun Injects $109M USDT into USDD
Justin Sun boosts USDD liquidity with $109M USDT from Spark, hitting $42M redemption pool. Dive into stablecoin moves, USDD price prediction, and crypto market stability. |
| 2026-04-10 13:24 |
USDT Surges to 7.8% of Hyperliquid Volume in Months
Tether's USDT explodes on Hyperliquid, capturing 7.8% of HIP-3 volume via Dreamcash's CASH markets after strategic investment and incentives. |
| 2026-04-09 18:10 |
TRON Integrates Hyperbridge for Secure Cross-Chain USDT Transfers
TRON's new Hyperbridge integration enables secure connections to 14 chains, safeguarding $80B+ in USDT amid past bridge hacks costing billions. |
| 2026-04-01 09:30 |
Tether (USDT) Holder Count and Market Implications by Santiment
According to Santiment, Tether's (USDT) total holder count can now be tracked through their detailed chart, providing traders with valuable insights into market liquidity and investor activity. This tool could help identify trends in adoption and potential market shifts. |
| 2026-04-01 05:29 |
LML Token Exploited for $950K, Loses 99.6% in Value
According to PeckShieldAlert, the LML token experienced a catastrophic exploit resulting in losses of approximately $950,000. The hacker converted 950,000 USDT into 450.6 ETH before hiding the funds through TornadoCash. This incident caused the LML token to drop by a staggering 99.6% in value, raising serious concerns for traders and investors in the token. |
| 2026-04-01 03:41 |
SIREN Token Drops 86% as Whale Profits from Buyback
According to @EmberCN, SIREN (SIREN) has seen a dramatic 86% price drop today. However, an on-chain wallet, presumed to belong to a whale, re-purchased 500,000 SIREN tokens for $144,000 USDT at $0.288 per token. These tokens were previously sold two weeks ago at $0.947, netting the whale a profit of $329,000 USDT without reducing their token holdings. |
| 2026-03-31 18:00 |
TRON and Zero Hash Expand Enterprise Access to Digital Asset Integration
According to TRON DAO, an integration with Zero Hash now enables enterprises to access TRON's network for utilizing TRX and TRC-20 USDT in selected jurisdictions. This partnership provides enterprise and fintech clients with advanced digital asset solutions, including custody, trading, liquidity, settlement, and fiat-to-crypto onboarding. The move aims to enhance the adoption of TRON-based digital assets among financial technology firms, exchanges, and neobanks. |
| 2026-03-31 17:32 |
TRON DAO Expands Enterprise Access to TRX and TRC-20 USDT
According to TRON DAO, the organization is expanding enterprise access to its native cryptocurrency TRX and TRC-20 USDT. This development is aimed at increasing adoption among businesses and enhancing the utility of TRON-based assets, potentially impacting TRX’s trading dynamics. By providing more enterprises with seamless access, TRON DAO is focusing on broader ecosystem growth and fostering transaction efficiency. |