USDT’s Market Dominance Challenged by Rising Regulated Stablecoins
Tether (USDT), the long-standing leader in the stablecoin market, is facing increasing competition from regulated rivals such as USDC, which recently obtained MiCA approval. This shift reflects growing global regulatory scrutiny and a demand for greater transparency in cryptocurrency operations. As the market evolves, the future of USDT's dominance remains uncertain, with industry observers highlighting the rise of compliant alternatives that may reshape the stablecoin landscape by 2025.
Tether’s Stablecoin Dominance Faces Threat from Regulated Rivals
Tether's longstanding supremacy in the stablecoin market is under siege as regulated alternatives gain traction. The shift comes amid increasing global regulatory scrutiny and a demand for transparency in cryptocurrency operations.
Industry observers note that stablecoins like USDC, which recently secured MiCA approval, are positioning themselves as compliant alternatives. Meanwhile, Tether's reluctance to meet regulatory transparency standards may erode its market share over time.
The rise of institutional-aligned stablecoins such as USDP, PYUSD, and RLUSD signals a broader trend toward regulated digital assets. These challengers benefit from clear governance frameworks that appeal to traditional finance players entering the crypto space.
ChainGPT Launchpad Integrates Kima Network to Revolutionize Cross-Chain Stablecoin Swaps
ChainGPT has strategically integrated Kima Network’s decentralized settlement SDK to transform Web3 fundraising. The collaboration enables seamless cross-chain stablecoin swaps, allowing contributions in $USDT, $USDC, and other stablecoins across 10 blockchains, including Tron, Solana, Arbitrum, and Avalanche.
The partnership aims to eliminate inefficiencies tied to traditional bridges and custodians, streamlining onboarding and reducing ecosystem friction. Kima Network’s AI-powered analytics will enhance project launches, broadening community engagement. "This integration exemplifies how AI and decentralized infrastructure can reshape crypto fundraising," says Eitan Katz, CEO of Kima Network.
The merger marks a significant step toward scalable, frictionless token launches, leveraging decentralized settlement and AI-driven efficiency.
Gate Releases July Proof of Reserves Report with $2.17B Excess Reserves
Gate has published its latest Proof of Reserves report, revealing total reserves of $10.504 billion as of July 11, 2025. The exchange maintains a 126.03% reserve ratio across 350+ assets, with excess reserves growing 10.66% month-over-month to $2.17 billion.
Bitcoin reserves show particular strength, with 44.40% excess coverage (22,779 BTC held vs 15,774.41 BTC customer balances). ethereum reserves jumped to 23.71% excess (400,465 ETH vs 323,716.50 ETH customer balances), while USDT coverage rose to 16.23%.
The report highlights Gate's continued adoption of zk-SNARK technology for audit transparency. Reserve ratios for GT (156.81%), Doge (109.42%), and XRP (115.52%) all exceed industry benchmarks, reinforcing the exchange's commitment to asset security.
