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

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.

LATAM continues to expand in terms of the cryptocurrency scene. This week's highlights included the Avalanche Foundation introducing the Avalanche Card, a credit card for users in Latin America and the United States.

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.

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.

Toncoin (TON), the native token of The Open Network (TON), has gained significant attention in the cryptocurrency space due to its association with Telegram. As the cryptocurrency market continues to evolve, investors are keen to understand the future potential of TON.

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.

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 Open Network (TON) has made impressive strides in the cryptocurrency ecosystem throughout 2024, demonstrating resilience and solid growth despite broader market fluctuations. With a total value locked (TVL) of $300 million by early 2025, TON has solidified its position as a strong contender for long-term investment.

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

Hamster Kombat has introduced the Hamster Network, a new layer-2 blockchain built on The Open Network (TON), aimed at revolutionizing Web3 gaming and decentralized applications.

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

Bulls are not going to give up easily, according to CoinStats.

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 Open Network (TON) is powered by Toncoin. However, TON price continues to decline for the past three consecutive months. With declining returns, is Toncoin worth buying at a dip?

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."

The popular Telegram game Hamster Kombat has introduced the Hamster Network, a new layer-2 blockchain built on The Open Network (TON).

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.

TON's ecosystem showed resilience in 2024, with strong long-term gains, stable network activity, and a $300 million TVL.

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.

The hit Telegram-based crypto game Hamster Kombat has officially launched its own Layer-2 blockchain, named Hamster Network, on The Open Network (TON).

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.

Hamster Kombat (HMSTR) recently launched a gaming-focused layer-2 on the TON blockchain, attracting attention in the Web3 gaming space.

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.

Telegram's massive user base, combined with TON's Layer-2 through Hamster Network, aims to drive mainstream crypto adoption by providing seamless and cost-effective Web3 interactions.

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

Telegram-based tap-to-earn (T2E) game Hamster Kombat announced the launch of its Hamster Network on February 25.

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.

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