The XRP token beat Tether to claim the title of the third-largest crypto after Bitcoin and Ethereum.

Avalanche (AVAX) has seen a significant downward movement in price over the past month, with a steady bearish trend that began in late January. After a retracement of all gains made since November 2024, AVAX has recently shown signs of a possible rebound as it approaches the critical $20 support level.

Tron (TRX) is demonstrating its status as a dominant force in the realm of altcoin transactions. The network has established itself as one of the busiest blockchain networks by capturing a significant 42% proportion of all altcoin transactions.

Tether's USDT has achieved the fastest deployment of a stablecoin on any blockchain, reaching $1.4 billion issued on TON in just ten months. This is according to data by Artemis and Ournetwork.

AVAX exhibited a bullish divergence between the price and the momentum.

Tron processes 14 million USDT transactions weekly and accounts for 69% of global USDT activity.

A $1.4 billion Bybit hack, efforts to "Kill Tether" and a Bitcoin price crash headline a rough week for the crypto markets.

Bitcoin's sharp recovery is proof that dip buyers remain active at lower levels. Will altcoins follow?

Ardoino remarked that he envisions a financial reset that would bring fiat currencies to their knees, rendering USDT useless. In this dire situation, bitcoin will become the only alternative to avoid devaluation and hyperinflation.

Cardano and SUI now feature in the Grayscale Smart Contract Fund following its latest rebalancing.

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The crypto market has had a rough run in February, attributed to jitters over trade tariffs. US President Donald Trump exacerbated the sour sentiment on Thursday after threatening 25% tariffs on imports from the Eurozone.

Polkadot (DOT) was also a top performer, gaining 8.1% from Wednesday.

TRON, one of the leading blockchain networks, has achieved a significant milestone with its USDT supply reaching an all-time high. This surge in USDT circulation marks a new chapter for the blockchain, indicating rising liquidity, stronger adoption, and an expanding influence in the broader cryptocurrency ecosystem.

The Avalanche Foundation, in collaboration with Rain, has just announced the launch of the Avalanche Card this Wednesday. This new card will allow users to spend their cryptocurrencies wherever Visa is accepted, with initial support for USDC, USDT, AVAX, and wAVAX.

TRON's USDT supply has hit an all-time high, signaling greater adoption and liquidity.

PayPal CEO emphasized blockchain's role in real-world payments, positioning PYUSD as a key player in the digital economy.

PayPals launch of its PYUSD stablecoin highlights a growing shift toward crypto-powered payments, a vision Rezolve Ai (RZLV) has been pioneering in partnership with Tether. As PayPal steps into the space, Rezolve Ais foresight in enabling stablecoin transactions for everyday commerce is further validated, reinforcing its leadership in blockchain-based retail solutions.

The Avalanche Foundation and digital payment firm Rain launched the Avalanche Card on Feb. 26, 2025, enabling users in Southeast Asia, Africa, and Latin America to spend cryptocurrencies through Visa's global network.

Avalanche (AVAX) has shown promising signs of recovery as whale activity surged by over 80% within a 24-hour period. This surge in whale movements, combined with increasing trading activity, has raised hopes of a potential bullish reversal for the altcoin, which has faced a period of bearish momentum in recent months.

Avalanche (AVAX) is currently at a critical point, with its price alarmingly close to the $20 mark. This perilous situation arises in the middle of a widespread market decline, which has prompted a number of digital assets to reach multi-month lows.

Bitcoin appears on the verge of losing the $85,000 level, which could trigger a cascading liquidation event. Will bulls show up to buy the dip and defend a critical support level?

The Avalanche Foundation introduced the much-awaited Avalanche Card today. At launch, the physical and digital card allows individuals to use AVAX, wrapped AVAX, and USDC and USDT stablecoins to pay at any joint that accepts Visa. The news triggered significant surges for AVAX.

Chatter on social media suggests a new stablecoin law proposal that could bar offshore stablecoin issuers like Tether from holding US Treasuries.

Avalanche launches a Visa-backed crypto card, expanding digital payments in emerging markets amid rising demand for seamless crypto transactions.

Avalanche Foundation debuts a crypto-powered Visa card in partnership with Rain, targeting Latin America and Caribbean markets first, allowing seamless payments with AVAX and stablecoins.

TL;DR The new Avalanche Card allows users to make purchases with cryptocurrencies like AVAX, USDC, USDT, and wAVAX at any merchant that accepts Visa. It focuses on regions such as Southeast Asia, Africa, and Latin America, providing access to financial services in areas with limited banking infrastructure.

The stablecoin payment option will initially be available at Metro Paragon and Metro Woodlands locations.

Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino discussed the company's digital dollar, AI development, and brain-computer interfaces in an interview with Black Box, which he says is “probably the podcast I'm most proud of.

GRVT (pronounced ‘gravity'), a hybrid exchange making waves as the world's first regulated decentralized exchange (DEX), has announced a new trading event designed to reward its users and showcase the power of algorithmic trading.

The Avalanche Foundation, in partnership with Rain, has launched the Avalanche Card. The card is a physical and digital payment card that allows users to spend cryptocurrency anywhere Visa is accepted, according to a release shared with crypto.news.

The Avalanche Foundation, a platform dedicated to advancing the Avalanche (AVAX) ecosystem, and Rain, a financial technology (Fintech) company, have launched the Avalanche Card, as per the reports shared with Finbold on Wednesday, February 26.

The bosses of Circle and Tether both set out their views on U.S. regulation in what some in the crypto community call a "stablecoin war."

Spend crypto seamlessly with the Visa-powered Avalanche Card, enabling real-world transactions without conversions. Supports AVAX, USDC, USDT, and more.

Users can spend their Avalanche tokens (AVAX), wrapped AVAX as well as the USDT and USDC stablecoins at any store in person or online that takes Visa.

TRON is rolling out a Gas-Free feature that allows users to pay for transactions using USDT, eliminating the need for TRX as gas fees. Sun confirmed that this update will go live within the next week.

PayPal is gearing up to significantly expand the use of its PYUSD stablecoin, leveraging its vast network of over 20 million merchants in 2025.

Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino claims that rival stablecoin issuers and political entities are using regulatory tactics to push Tether out of the market.

PayPal Holdings announced that it would integrate its PYUSD stablecoin into more products this year in 2025, challenging the likes of dominant players like Tether (USDT) in the sector. for this, the payments giant will leverage its existing global network of 20 million merchants which can give an instant boost to its stablecoin adoption.

AVAX's bearish run is fading, with whale and trading activity sparking signs for a potential bullish reversal.

Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino has expressed concerns about competitors targeting its stablecoin business with regulations. In a post on X, he claimed that other stablecoin issuers are trying to use lawfare to kill the USDT issuer instead of building a better product.

Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino says USDT will help to successfully keep the US dollar on top of the global financial power structure. In a new post to the social media platform X, Ardoino makes his argument for why USDT is the “most successful tool” for the US dollar maintaining its hegemony.

TRON (TRX) will introduce gas-free transfers of USDT from next week, boosting the chain's liquidity. Despite the cheap transactions on TRON, USDT transfers are among the most expensive compared to ETH or BNB Smart Chain.

Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino has criticized competitors for using regulatory pressure to weaken USDt's dominance in the US.

The gas-free feature is expected to launch next week.

Justin Sun said that Tron (TRX) is about to debut Gas Free feature for Tether's USDT transactions amid a surge in gas fees.

Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino accuses competitors of using "lawfare" to undermine USDT, highlighting its global reach and crucial role in providing financial access to underserved communities. The post Tether CEO Highlights USDT's Global Reach and Accuses Competitors of Lawfare appeared first on Cryptonews.