USDT on TRON Surpasses Ethereum Supply: A New Era for Stablecoin Dominance

In a significant milestone for the stablecoin market, Tether’s USDT supply on the TRON blockchain has surpassed its ethereum counterpart for the first time in six months, signaling a shift in liquidity and ecosystem growth. Justin Sun, TRON’s founder, projects an imminent expansion to $75 billion, further solidifying TRON’s position in the DeFi and payments landscape.

USDT on TRON Surpasses Ethereum Supply for First Time in Six Months

Tether’s USDT supply on the TRON blockchain has eclipsed its Ethereum counterpart for the first time since November 2024, marking a significant shift in stablecoin distribution. The TRC-20 version now holds greater liquidity, fueling growth in TRON’s DeFi ecosystem and payment applications.

Justin Sun, TRON’s founder, anticipates supply expansion to $75 billion imminently, up from $73.7 billion after recent mints. This growth propelled Tether’s total circulation beyond 150 billion tokens, reaching an estimated 400 million users through wallets and fintech integrations.

Elliptic Exposes $8.4 Billion Crypto Crime Hub – Xinbi Guarantee

Operating primarily on Telegram, Xinbi Guarantee has emerged as one of the largest underground marketplaces for scammers and criminals in Southeast Asia. Services range from money laundering to human trafficking, with Tether (USDT) as the preferred transactional medium.

Inflows surged past $1 billion in Q4 2024, underscoring the platform’s accelerating dominance in illicit crypto markets. User growth skyrocketed 95.8% between August and December 2024, climbing from 119,000 to 233,000 active participants.