By Vuk Martin Stablecoins have (somewhat) quietly become the backbone of the crypto economy. Among them, Tether’s USDT is still the biggest by far. In 2025, Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino shared a surprising stat: USDT transactions accounted for roughly 40% of all blockchain transaction fees across nine major chains. That was a surprise, because “stablecoin” […]
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By ItalianCannon Key Points: Trade policies such as tariffs and sanctions directly influence currency values by altering supply and demand dynamics across borders Cryptocurrencies are increasingly impacted by geopolitical trade tensions, despite their decentralized nature Sanctioned nations are turning to digital assets as alternative financial channels to bypass international restrictions The U.S.-China trade conflict has […]
By Vuk Martin It starts with a simple truth: the XRP Ledger is finally having its moment. What began as a fast, low-cost platform mostly known for cross-border payments has now pulled in a new crowd: meme coin enthusiasts. Why? Because trading meme coins on the XRP Ledger (also called XRPL) offers speed, low fees, […]