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U.S. Dollar Tether (USDT), the largest stablecoin, sees its Tron-based version outpacing Ethereum’s. Transaction count data says that TRC-20 USDT might be up to 10x as popular as its ERC-20 rival. Tron (TRX) processes almost 10x more USDT transfers than Ethereum (ETH) For over 40 months in a row, the Tron-based version of the largest stablecoin, USDT, has been outpacing the Ethereum-based one. In recent weeks, TRC-20 USDT dominance hit a massive milestone as it became 900% more popular than its analogue. USDT on TRON Outpaces Ethereum Since 2021“USDT on TRC-20 reached a significant milestone, with total token transfers amounting…

Binance has seen increased usage of USDC, as traders now prefer the regulated stablecoin. The shift in stablecoin usage also underscored the rise of Base and Solana, where USDC is actively minted. Binance became the largest market for USDC, achieving weekly volumes of over $24B in January. The exchange drew in over 49% of centralized trades for USDC. After the latest surge in USDC trading, Binance returned to its activity levels from 2022. Binance itself posted peak trading activity following a record bull market in 2024 and is completing its shift from other stablecoins, including BUSD and FDUSD. USDC activity…

The publicly listed Wall Street Bitcoin (BTC) miner HIVE Digital Technologies (NASDAQ: HIVE) reported fourth-quarter revenue of $29.2 million and adjusted EBITDA of $17.3 million. While the numbers are slightly lower than in the same period a year ago, the company significantly expanded its Bitcoin holdings to 2,805 tokens valued at $260.8 million. The cryptocurrency mining company posted a net income of $1.3 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2024, marking an improvement from a $7.0 million loss in the same period last year. The company’s digital currency mining operations generated $26.7 million in revenue, while its growing high-performance…

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A new study from the University of Georgia (UGA) has found that social media users are more likely to invest in crypto. The research concluded that engagement on platforms like YouTube, Reddit, and X increases the likelihood of investing in digital currencies. Social Media’s Influence on Crypto Investments The UGA review found that approximately half of social media users surveyed had invested in crypto, compared to just 10% of those who do not use social networks. Furthermore, it concluded that the more platforms an individual engaged with, the more likely they were to invest in the asset class. Those on…

Phoenix Group reported $107 million in Bitcoin mining revenue for 2024, more than a 230% jump from 2023. Cryptocurrency miner Phoenix Group saw its mining revenue surge 236% in 2024, reaching $107 million as it expanded operations and navigated industry challenges, the firm said. In a Feb. 12 press release, the Abu Dhabi-based firm reported $32 million in 2023 and $5.4 million in 2022, reflecting a 1,852% increase over two years. The firm’s total revenue reached $206 million, with a net profit of $167 million and comprehensive income of $219 million. Phoenix’s chief executive officer Munaf Ali says the results…

LORE network and CrossFi, a cutting-edge DeFi ecosystem, have recently teamed up. This is one of the best partnerships for the Web3 and blockchain worlds. This collaboration is an attempt to democratize Web3 education and finance by integrating fiat and cryptocurrency systems. 📣 Exciting Partnership Alert! 🎊We’re thrilled to announce that LORE Network has officially partnered with @crossfichain 🤝✨🚀 CrossFi is a groundbreaking blockchain bridging fiat and crypto seamlessly, empowering users with financial freedom through non-custodial… pic.twitter.com/eB4UIXIKBy — LORE Network (@LoreNetworkxyz) February 10, 2025 CrossFi: Empowering Financial Freedom Crossfi is a platform that operates under blockchain technology and provides users…

Trump’s World Liberty Financial is buying more Movement (MOVE) tokens for the first time since the end of January. Additionally, the DeFi fund has turned into an Ethereum staker, locking 913.5 ETH on-chain. World Liberty Financial continues to reorganize its portfolio, buying more Movement (MOVE). The new tokens were added in three transactions going through CowSwap protocol. The final balance for MOVE reached $447.3K, after previously the fund divested all holdings. The fund added another 803K MOVE tokens as the crypto community awaits the asset to bounce from recent lows. World Liberty Fi used Cow Protocol to renew its Movement…

Scott Bessent, the new US Treasury Secretary under Trump’s administration, has a monster-sized mission. He’s been handed an economic puzzle that could break all financial markets and the entire global economy if he screws up. Scott’s job is to keep bond yields down, cut down on federal spending without triggering a recession, and somehow deal with the chaos of oil prices, a volatile dollar, and inflation. So Scott’s whole strategy leans heavily on Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency, also known as D.O.G.E. Without Elon and his efficiency freaks (as he calls them), Scott’s vision could crumble. According to a…

Liquidity Hub’s position as the leading omnichain liquidity aggregation solution is strengthened by its introduction to Sonic. A number of cutting-edge features are also included, like support for gasless transactions and MEV protection. After SpookySwap’s expansion, the Sonic network now includes Orbs Liquidity Hub, a decentralized optimization later for onchain trading. Leading Fantom DEX SpookySwap already has Liquidity Hub integrated, and SpookySwap users on Sonic will now have access to it. SpookySwap is a decentralized exchange for automated market-making (AMM) for networks that are compatible with EVM. Distinct from other DEXs, SpookySwap is dedicated on establishing a solid base, which…