CEO Paolo Ardoino of the largest stablecoin (USDT) issuer company, Tether, has revealed the next “unparalleled growth opportunity” in web3. In a recent X post, he called the ongoing growth in the development of stablecoin related infrastructure as the unprecedented growth opportunity” with the current total market cap of stablecoin market surpassing $234 billion.

Circle, the issuer behind USDC and EURC stablecoins, is launching a new global payments system that will streamline cross-border bank transactions. According to a press release on Apr.

USDC's supply has risen to just under $61 billion as of April 19, up from $44 billion at the start of the year.

The Circle Payments Network will leverage regulated stablecoins led by USDC and EURC. The CPN will connect global banks, and VASPs to outpace legacy systems like SWIFT. Circle Internet Financial, a top-tier stablecoins issuer, announced the launch of Circle Payments Network (CPN), a blockchain-based platform to connect global financial institutions.

USDC's accelerated growth appears increasingly tied to its regulatory clarity and institutional appeal, particularly as Circle advances plans for a potential IPO.

Circle, the FinTech firm behind the $60 billion USDC stablecoin, is reportedly launching a new payments and cross-border remittance network. According to a report Monday (April 21) by CoinDesk, invitations were sent to industry stakeholders for a launch event April 22 at Circle's headquarters in New York featuring a presentation by CEO Jeremy Allaire.

Circle, the firm behind the $60 billion USDC stablecoin, is set to launch a new payments and cross border remittance network Tuesday to rival Mastercard and Visa. CoinDesk's Christine Lee hosts "Chart of the Day.

Handling USDC disputes has always been a tricky part of using stablecoins. Once you send a payment on-chain, there is usually no way to reverse it—no refunds, no chargebacks, and no easy fix if something goes wrong.

USDT on TRON reached record supply after another 1B mint. For 2025, Tether added 10B tokens to the TRON network.

HTX, a leading global cryptocurrency exchange, has announced the launch of its Million USDT Airdrop Event, designed to give back to loyal users and welcome new participants. Running from 09:00 (UTC) on April 18 to 09:00 (UTC) on April 25, the campaign features over 1 million USDT in prizes across HTX's Spot, Futures, Margin, and Earn services.

Data shared by the analytics X account @lookonchain and also mirrored by Whale Alert blockchain tracker shows that approximately half an hour ago, Tether issued a massive stablecoin chunk containing 1,000,000,000 USDT.

The BNB Chain is the biggest carrier for USDT active wallets, offering small-scale transfers for trading and DEX swaps.

Tether Treasury mints 1B USDT on Tron; market impacts discussed.

Circle introduces a new payments network targeting global remittances.

Binance BNB Chain is quietly stealing the spotlight. Over the past month, it has become the number one choice for people using USDT (Tether), the world's most popular stablecoin. With nearly 12 million active wallets, BNB Chain has now taken the lead from other big players like TRON and Ethereum.

Tether, the biggest stablecoin in the cryptocurrency industry, is ‘printing' money as its revenue soars. TokenTerminal data indicates that Tether (USDT) has generated $1.46 billion this year, a figure that is expected to surpass $1.

Tether doubles down on mining with Bitdeer and OCEAN, and invests in Fizen to improve digital payment accessibility and infrastructure.

Binance has announced the launch of its 68th project on the Binance Launchpool, featuring Initia (INIT), an omni-chain rollups network designed to enhance the capabilities of appchains.

Tether buys $32 million in Bitdeer shares, increasing its stake above 21% as Bitcoin miners struggle with falling prices and rising costs.

Circle, the issuer behind the USDC stablecoin, has officially introduced the Refund Protocol—an advanced smart contract framework developed by Circle Research.

The finance ministry in Moscow is now considering the creation of a Russian cryptocurrency similar to the U.S. dollar-pegged Tether (USDT), local media reported. The proposal to issue a domestic stablecoin comes after last month Tether blocked billions of rubles' worth of crypto assets in wallets on a sanctioned Russian exchange.

The Bank of America is attempting to enter the stablecoin market and is positioning itself against established industry leaders like Tether and Circle. Pegged to fiat currencies like the US dollar, stablecoins account for billions in daily transaction volumes and traditional banks are unwilling to be left out of the loop.

Panama City has joined the growing list of global jurisdictions that accepts crypto payments.

Russian officials are reconsidering the country's reliance on foreign-issued stablecoins after wallets linked to the sanctioned crypto exchange Garantex were frozen.

Stablecoin giant Tether has aggressively bought shares in Bitcoin miner Bitdeer, snapping up another $32 million worth as the market slumps.

Crypto payments protocol AEON is partnering with Stellar to accelerate the adoption of crypto for payments across Southeast Asia.

As Congress debates stablecoin legislation, a high-stakes power struggle is playing out between banks, tech giants and crypto firms.

The Russian Ministry of Finance is exploring the possibility of developing its own stablecoin. This comes after recent U.S. sanctions and actions by Tether, which blocked wallets linked to the Garantex exchange.

New sanctions have reignited calls in Russia for financial self-reliance.

Russia plans to develop its own stablecoins after Tether froze $27 million on a Russian exchange amid ongoing sanctions.

Tether has invested in fintech firm Fizen to accelerate the real-world adoption of stablecoins and promote global financial inclusion through user-friendly self-custody payment solutions.

A senior official from Russia's Finance Ministry has suggested that the country should develop its own stablecoins pegged to various currencies following the recent blocking of USDT stablecoin wallets linked to Russia.

Stablecoin issuer Tether is the largest centralized finance lender (CeFi) in the digital asset space, according to new analysis. Zack Pokorny, a research analyst at the crypto investment giant Galaxy Digital, notes that Galaxy and the Bitcoin (BTC) lending firm Ledn were the second and third-largest lenders, respectively.

A launch to $10 looms

Russia's push for its own stablecoins highlights a strategic shift to reduce reliance on Western financial systems amid increasing sanctions. The post Russia's finance ministry official urges country to launch its own stablecoins after USDT wallet block appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The TRUMP token team has sparked fresh controversy by quietly removing $4.6 million in USDC from its liquidity pool ahead of a $320 million token unlock, fueling trader concerns about potential volatility and insider activity. The post Is TRUMP Token About to Crash? Devs Quietly Remove $4.6M USDC From Liquidity Pool appeared first on Cryptonews.

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Tether has invested in Fizen Limited to grow stablecoin use and make crypto payments easier for users and businesses.

Official Trump (TRUMP) developers drained $4.6M USDC from the liquidity pool, bridging the proceeds to Ethereum.

Digital currencies traded in the red on Wednesday as Bitcoin failed to hold above the key region of $85,000. Amidst the uncertainty, layer1 blockchain Sui Network attained a crucial milestone in its DeFi journey.

Tether Invests in Fizen Limited to address financial exclusion by enhancing stablecoin payment infrastructure. The investment will improve Fizen's blockchain capabilities across multiple ecosystems, allowing users to store, transfer, and transact with USDT through familiar payment methods like QR codes. The post Tether Invests in Fizen to Advance Stablecoin Adoption appeared first on Cryptonews.

Circle will deploy its stablecoin, cross-chain transfer protocol, and wallet on layer 1 blockchain Monad's mainnet when it goes live.

Inquiries about the USDC revenue split between the two companies began in 2023 while Gary Gensler was still head of the SEC, according to correspondence.

The partnership could significantly boost crypto usage and economic empowerment, fostering a more inclusive financial landscape in Argentina. The post Kripton selects TRON and Tether to drive crypto adoption and financial inclusion in Argentina appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Tether, the company behind the world's largest stablecoin USDT, has strategically invested in Fizen Limited to support the broader adoption of stablecoins and self-custody solutions. The deal, announced on April 15, did not disclose the financial details but aligns with Tether's broader goal of promoting financial inclusion through blockchain technology.

Fizen will use the investment to drive stablecoin adoption via its platform.

Just last week, the FT reported that Tether's considering a US-only stablecoin. Why? Because their current $144 billion-dollar stablecoin USDT may not comply with potential new US regulation (which is still making its way through the relevant checkpoints down in DC).

Tether has announced a strategic investment in Fizen Limited, a fintech company focused on self-custody wallets and digital payments.