Tether mints $2B USDT on TRON in two days

Tether has once again drawn attention by authorizing the issuance of $2 billion worth of USDT on the TRON network within just two days. The move was first reported by Whale Alert and later confirmed by Tether’s CEO Paolo Ardoino.

Authorized for Future Minting or Blockchain Swaps

On April 21, 2025, Tether added $1 billion in USDT reserves on TRON, followed by another $1 billion the next day. In total, the company has authorized $2 billion in new stablecoins, though they have not yet been minted.

In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Ardoino clarified that these tokens are pre-authorized and intended for future issuance or blockchain swaps — likely between TRON and Ethereum. This gives Tether flexibility to respond to changing demand across networks.

USDT Market Dominance Hits New Highs

As of writing, USDT’s market capitalization exceeds $145 billion, with a market dominance of 61.75%. These figures reinforce USDT’s position as the leading stablecoin on the market.

Earlier this month, Tether also announced plans to launch a new stablecoin if the U.S. imposes restrictions on foreign issuers — a strategy it has already employed in the European Union with MiCA-compliant assets.