USDT and TRON Lead the Charge in Stablecoin Payments Revolution

In a rapidly evolving digital finance landscape, Tether’s USDT and the TRON blockchain have solidified their dominance in the stablecoin payments sector. According to a collaborative report by Artemis, Dragonfly, and Castle Island Ventures, USDT commands an impressive 90% of transaction volumes, while TRON holds 60%. This marks a significant shift as dollar-pegged digital tokens transition from being mere trading instruments to mainstream payment solutions. The report highlights the growing adoption of stablecoins for everyday transactions, with USDT and TRON at the forefront of this transformation. As of May 2025, the trend underscores the increasing trust and utility of these assets in the global financial ecosystem. Circle’s USDC, while notable, trails behind these giants, signaling a competitive yet promising future for stablecoin innovations.

Tether, Tron Dominate Fast-Growing Stablecoin Payments Arena

Tether’s USDT and the TRON blockchain have emerged as dominant forces in the stablecoin payments sector, commanding 90% and 60% of transaction volumes respectively, according to a collaborative report by Artemis, Dragonfly, and Castle Island Ventures. The findings underscore a rapidly evolving landscape where dollar-pegged digital tokens are transitioning from trading instruments to mainstream payment solutions.

Circle’s USDC, despite its established presence in payments and ambitious cross-border plans, trails significantly with a minority share. Ethereum, Binance Smart Chain, and Polygon follow TRON as secondary settlement networks, reflecting a fragmented but growing infrastructure.

Annualized payment volumes reached $72.3 billion across B2B, P2P, and other sectors—a testament to stablecoins’ disruptive potential in global finance. The data challenges traditional assumptions about network preferences, revealing TRON’s unexpected lead in practical adoption.

Liquidium Launches Cross-Chain Lending to Mobilize $4B Idle Bitcoin in DeFi

Liquidium, a Bitcoin-native lending platform, has introduced cross-chain loans enabling asset transfers between Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana networks. The innovation, announced at Bitcoin 2025, leverages Chain Fusion Technology from Internet Computer (ICP) to bypass vulnerable third-party bridges.

The solution targets a critical DeFi limitation by allowing native BTC deposits to borrow stablecoins like USDT (Ethereum) or USDC (Solana). CEO Robin Obermaier emphasized security: "Bitcoin was built for self-sovereignty, not surrendering keys to centralized bridges." The platform abstracts cross-chain complexity, offering single-chain user experience.

A Q3 2025 beta launch precedes full deployment, potentially unlocking billions in dormant Bitcoin liquidity across DeFi ecosystems.

Stablecoin B2B Transactions Gain Momentum as P2P Volumes Decline

Business-to-business stablecoin transactions are surging, with annualized volumes reaching $36 billion according to a collaborative report from Artemis, Dragonfly, and Castle Island Ventures. This figure notably eclipses the $18 billion person-to-person transaction volume, signaling a shift in stablecoin utility toward institutional use cases.

Tether (USDT) continues to dominate the stablecoin landscape, capturing 80-90% of monthly payment volume despite USDC’s 30% market share. "Circle’s USDC shows early signs of gaining traction in B2B payments, but the data hasn’t yet reflected a significant shift," observed Dragonfly’s Rob Hadick. The trend underscores stablecoins’ evolving role as settlement layers rather than retail payment instruments.

P2P stablecoin transactions present a contrasting picture, with volumes failing to recover their early-2024 peak despite favorable market conditions. This unexpected stagnation in retail usage raises questions about stablecoins’ path to mainstream consumer adoption.