TRON’s strong position in the stablecoin market continues with steady user growth, transaction volume and ecosystem expansion. TRON began 2025 on a strong note, marked by important protocol updates, new partnerships and growth across key onchain metrics. Throughout the first half of the year, the network’s strategic focus centered on reinforcing its role as a leading blockchain for stablecoin transfers. In its latest report, Cointelegraph Research examines TRON’s performance across core metrics and explores its expanding presence in the global stablecoin ecosystem. Read the full report to explore TRON’s latest onchain performance milestones and key strategic partnerships. TRON has continued to solidify its position as a leading network for stablecoin settlements. Since the beginning of the year, the supply of stablecoins on TRON has grown by 40% and reached $81 billion, primarily by active USDT issuance. USDT now makes up 99% of the stablecoin supply on the network, and, following recent mints, 51% of the tot...
“Crypto week” is approaching as lawmakers in Washington aim to pass three bills related to digital assets. Lawmakers in Washington are gearing up to pass three bills for the blockchain industry in an event they have dubbed “crypto week.” The US Congress has been working on legislation that the crypto industry lobby says will help bring clarity to the industry and help it grow, primarily through two laws governing stablecoins and creating a crypto market structure. Congress is also considering a law preventing the creation of a central bank digital currency (CBDC). Crypto has found support on both sides of the aisle, with Democratic and Republican lawmakers each making a number of amendments to the bills under consideration. Major crypto exchanges operating in the United States, like Coinbase, have stepped up their campaigning for the legislation as well. Read more
The Ethereum Foundation sold 10,000 ETH to SharpLink Gaming at a steep discount just before Ether briefly surpassed $3,000. The Ethereum Foundation sold 10,000 Ether through an over-the-counter deal just before the cryptocurrency briefly regained the $3,000 mark. In a Friday X post, the Ethereum Foundation said it had finalized the terms of a 10,000 Ether (ETH) sale at an average price $2,572.37 via an over-the-counter transaction. At the time of writing, Ether traded nearly 16% higher, hovering just below $3,000. “Our OTC counterparty was Sharplink Gaming,” the foundation said. Read more