USDT Hits $160B—Stablecoins Swell to $257B in Just 7 Days
The stablecoin economy picked up fresh momentum this week, growing by another $2.693 billion over the past seven days. Tether’s USDT continues to lead the pack, now flaunting a market cap of $160 billion, according to da...
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