TRON Eyes Bitcoin-Style Halving: Justin Sun’s Vision for a Deflationary Future
Justin Sun, the founder of TRON, has ignited discussions within the cryptocurrency community by proposing a reduction in TRX block rewards

Justin Sun, the founder of TRON, has ignited discussions within the cryptocurrency community by proposing a reduction in TRX block rewards
Tether purchased $33.1 billion in U.S. Treasury securities, becoming the seventh-largest holder of U.S. government debt. This move strengthens the stability of its USDT stablecoin and highlights its growing role in both digital and traditional finance.
Russia is increasingly using cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Tether to conduct oil trade with China and India, bypassing Western sanctions. The use of intermediaries and offshore accounts has made crypto a key tool in these transactions, speeding up operations despite financial restrictions.
Onchain data shows a trader lost $733,000 in USDC for just $19,000 in USDT due to a sandwich attack, sparking money laundering suspicions.
Metro Singapore has teamed up with dtcpay to enable stablecoin payments for online and in-store purchases at Metro Paragon and Metro Woodlands, supporting USDT, USDC, FDUSD, and WUSD.
The SEC, Tron Foundation, and Justin Sun have asked a federal court to pause the 2023 lawsuit to explore a resolution. The case involves allegations of unregistered TRX and BTT sales, market manipulation, and undisclosed celebrity endorsements.
Bank of America plans to launch a USD-backed stablecoin once US lawmakers approve the regulatory framework. The move could bring stablecoins into mainstream consumer banking, increasing competition among major financial institutions.
Circle's CEO, Jeremy Allaire, is calling for mandatory registration of stablecoin issuers in the U.S. to ensure transparency and protect consumers. Meanwhile, U.S. lawmakers and regulators are intensifying efforts to create clear rules for stablecoins, with growing scrutiny on companies like Circle and Tether.
Tether has partnered with Guinea to explore blockchain and peer-to-peer technologies, aiming to support the country's digital transformation. The agreement includes initiatives to build local expertise and contribute to Guinea's "Innovation City" project.
A joint operation between Thai and Chinese police uncovered a $2.5 million crypto scam, leading to the arrest of two Chinese nationals involved in illegal digital currency transactions and human trafficking. The authorities seized luxury items and cryptocurrency wallets, freezing the stolen funds as part of the ongoing investigation.
With the release of many new Squid Games tokens inspired by the game show, blockchain experts and community members are warning that many of these tokens may be fraudulent or part of rug pull schemes.
A group of disgruntled investors are lodging a class-action lawsuit against Caitlyn Jenner, accusing her of selling a the "JENNER" token as an unregistered security.
Syscoin faces allegations of unauthorized token issuance and financial misconduct, leading to a sharp decline in SYS token value and a criminal investigation by Dutch authorities.
This includes block browser verification, checking pool liquidity, and listed exchanges.
SLERF's accidental token burn sparks speculation: genuine mistake or orchestrated scam? Investor losses highlight crypto volatility. Recovery efforts include donations to refund investors. Despite on-chain evidence, doubts linger about SLERF's intentions, marking its place in meme coin history.
The Pokémon Company clarified that their new game, Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket, won't include NFTs, addressing fans' concerns. While NFT integration in gaming faces challenges, the game aims for engaging gameplay and accessible monetisation strategies, prioritising the Pokémon experience.
Hackers compromised MicroStrategy's X account, launching a fake Ethereum-based MSTR token airdrop scam, causing over $440,000 in losses through a sophisticated phishing scheme involving a replica webpage.
A deceptive token masquerading as a legitimate version of Aptos briefly disrupted operations on Upbit, specifically affecting the APT token; it has since announced the resumption of services for the token.
Interestingly, a journalist’s investigation has delivered new evidence as to the whereabouts of the scam’s originators.