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."

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.

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.

Tron's gas-free USDT transactions could boost blockchain adoption, reduce costs, and enhance its competitive edge in the stablecoin market. The post Justin Sun says USDT on Tron is going ‘gas-free' next week appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

A forthcoming stablecoin bill markup would supposedly cut offshore access to U.S. Treasury Markets, raising questions about private interests and neutral lawmaking.

Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino has voiced concerns that the company's rivals are leveraging legal and regulatory tactics to destabilize the stablecoin issuer. In a Feb. 25 post on X, Ardoino alleged that some stablecoin issuers in the US are using political lobbying and legislative efforts to target Tether's operations.

“Every single business or political meeting that they have culminates with this intent,” Ardoino said on X.

Bitcoin Magazine USDT on Lightning: the Good, the Bad, and the Unknown A look at the upsides and downsides of a tighter integration of USDT into the Lightning Network. This post USDT on Lightning: the Good, the Bad, and the Unknown first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Roy Sheinfeld.

CryptoQuant data shows Bybit's ETH inflows surged post-hack as it averaged 1.2K ETH per transaction, owing to large entities supporting liquidity recovery.

Once the cheapest blockchain for transferring USDt, Tron saw its USDt gas fees skyrocket above $9 in late 2024, according to data from Tether.

CoW Protocol's native token has soared 46% after South Korean exchange Upbit announced it will be listing the token on its platform on Feb. 25.

Welcome to Latam Insights Encore, a deep dive into Latin America's most relevant economic and cryptocurrency news from the past week. This edition examines how Tether is expanding both its foothold and its business to pivot from a model that is on the verge of a dramatic expansion to a Latam-focused general crypto company.

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Sun argued that security should not rely on third-party smart contracts but should be embedded directly into the blockchain, making Tron a safer choice for large USDT holders.

Celo, Chainlink, Hyperlane, and Velodrome have announced Super USDT, a new interoperable token for the OP Superchain ecosystem.

Stablecoin interoperability is becoming a major driving force for developers seeking to ease the cost and settlement burden of transactions.

The launch of Super USDT could significantly enhance liquidity and interoperability across blockchain networks, fostering a more unified DeFi ecosystem. The post Chainlink, Hyperlane, and Velodrome launch Super USDT to unify stablecoin liquidity across OP Superchain appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Kraken removes USDT from its platform in Europe and is considering a USD stablecoin. Discover this upheaval in the crypto market!

South Korean police say they are hunting for a suspect accused of stealing 240 million won ($167,000) in cash during a USDT OTC trade. The post South Korea: USDT OTC ‘Thief' ‘Runs off With $167,000 in Cash' appeared first on Cryptonews.

One of Tether's original founders and its first CEO is launching a new stablecoin project called Pi Protocol.

Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of the most relevant crypto and economic news from Latin America over the past week. In this week's edition, Brazil approves the first XRP ETF, Tether presents an offer to acquire a majority stake in Adecoagro, and President Milei denies wrongdoing regarding Libra's endorsement.

If you invest in digital assets, you're likely no stranger to the risks of cryptocurrency. Almost every crypto conversation or article raises at least one reason to worry.

The cryptocurrency space was ripe for a black swan event, and one promptly presented itself with the $1.4 billion Bybit hack. However, unlike previous debacles that led to near-total collapses, the industry has managed this episode fairly well—further highlighting the maturity of the digital asset space.

Arkham also offers USDT-based perpetuals trading, though that feature is off-limits for users from the United States.

The recovery marks the most significant recovery from a Lazarus Group attack since $30 million was clawed back from the Ronin bridge hack.

The European Union has approved 10 stablecoin issuers under its MiCA regulations, notably excluding Tether's USDT. This decision raises questions about the future of stablecoin regulation and market dynamics within the EU.

Tether's USDt remains the top traded cryptocurrency on Kraken as it reportedly explores launching its own stablecoin and has to delist USDt in the European Economic Area.

Kraken is now ready to put an end to all those non-MiCA compliant stablecoins, just like Tether (USDT).

The rising supply of stablecoins like USDT and USDC signals potential bullish sentiment, with analysts viewing them as “dry powder” for altcoins rally ahead.

Bitcoin has extended its consolidation below $100,000 since the beginning of February. This price lag has been compounded by a slowdown in bullish sentiment among investors and a slowing euphoria regarding the crypto-positive influences of Trump's new administration in the US.

Crypto exchanges are increasingly entering the stablecoin market because they want to release their own digital dollar substitutes.

The crypto space has witnessed a significant influx of Tether (USDT) worth $450 million into exchanges throughout February 2025. This surge in stablecoin liquidity has raised interest about its potential to reignite Bitcoin's (BTC) price momentum.

A federal framework would embolden countless companies to dive into the stablecoin market, according to Chronicle Labs founder Niklas Kunkel.

Mansa will use the funds to fuel expansion plans across Latin America and Southeast Asia.

With fresh inflows entering the market, will BTC regain momentum or fall into another liquidity trap?

The investment, led by Tether and supported by Polymorphic Capital, Octerra Capital, Faculty Group, and Trive Digital, will facilitate Mansa's expansion into Latin America and Southeast Asia. The post Tether-Backed Mansa Secures $10M for Stablecoin-Driven Cross-Border Payments appeared first on Cryptonews.

Reeve Collins, the co-founder of Tether, has announced a new project. This latest project, called Pi Protocol, aims to introduce a yield-bearing stablecoin that could offer users something extra: earnings on their crypto holdings.

Mansa, a Dubai-based fintech, providing cross-border payment services using ptablecoins, has secured $3 million pre-seed funding from Tether and Polymorphic Capital. Mansa, the 2024-founded liquidity solutions provider for global payments, also saw investment in its vision from Faculty Group, Octerra, Trive Digital.

Cross-border payment firm MANSA has secured $10 million in funding, with Tether leading the round. This follows Tethers $3 million pre-seed investment, reaffirming its commitment to MANSAs vision of enhancing global payment liquidity through USDT stablecoin.