Cointelegraph – Earlybirds Invest https://earlybirdsinvest.com Latest Crypto News Thu, 24 Jul 2025 05:34:42 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.7 https://i0.wp.com/earlybirdsinvest.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/cropped-New-Project-2024-12-17T235703.455.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Cointelegraph – Earlybirds Invest https://earlybirdsinvest.com 32 32 240146708 TRON’s Record-Breaking Performance in H1 2025 Highlighted in Cointelegraph and CryptoQuant Research Reports https://earlybirdsinvest.com/trons-record-breaking-performance-in-h1-2025-highlighted-in-cointelegraph-and-cryptoquant-research-reports/ https://earlybirdsinvest.com/trons-record-breaking-performance-in-h1-2025-highlighted-in-cointelegraph-and-cryptoquant-research-reports/#respond Thu, 24 Jul 2025 05:34:41 +0000 https://earlybirdsinvest.com/trons-record-breaking-performance-in-h1-2025-highlighted-in-cointelegraph-and-cryptoquant-research-reports/

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Geneva, Switzerland – July 23, 2025 – Leading crypto media research arm Cointelegraph and leading crypto research platform CryptoQuant have released comprehensive reports highlighting the TRON network’s exceptional performance throughout the first half of 2025. These reports emphasize TRON’s continued dominance in the stablecoin arena and significant growth in decentralized finance (DeFi), demonstrating its superior technical architecture, enhanced network efficiency, and remarkable growth in user adoption.

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TRON 2025 Mid-Year Report: Stablecoin Expansion Pushes Network Growth analyzed TRON’s strategic dominance in stablecoin transfers throughout H1 2025. The report highlighted TRON’s expansion in the global stablecoin ecosystem and sustained growth across key onchain metrics, driven by significant protocol updates and strategic ecosystem integrations.

Key Insights from Cointelegraph:

  • Stablecoin Growth Drives Network Usage: The total supply of stablecoins on TRON increased by 40% year-to-date. Over 51% of all USDT in circulation now resides on the TRON network.
  • Technical Upgrades: TRON launched the GreatVoyage-v4.8.0 (Kant) update for enhanced performance and Ethereum compatibility, upgraded USDD 2.0 to a fully decentralized stablecoin with TRX/USDT minting and introduced gas-free USDT transfers allowing users to pay network fees in USDT.
  • Ecosystem Development: TRON integrated a wide range of partners across multiple domains. These include Chainstack, Router Protocol, Tap Protocol, Tomo Connect, and Chainlink in infrastructure and cross-chain capabilities; Nansen, Kiln, and P2P.org as new Super Representatives; Mercuryo, MoonPay, Revolut Pay, and Infini in payment and fiat on-ramp services.

Read the full Cointelegraph report here. 

CryptoQuant

1H 2025 TRON Network Review: USDT Dominance and DeFi Momentum report provided detailed analysis of the network’s exceptional performance across network activity, stablecoin leadership, and DeFi expansion. Their insights emphasized TRON’s operational efficiency and market dominance, while achieving multi-year highs in transaction volumes and user engagement, solidifying its position as the leading infrastructure for USDT transactions.

Key Insights from CryptoQuant:

  • TRON Network Activity Hits Multi-Year High: TRON processed 273 million transactions in May 2025 — its second-highest monthly total ever. Active addresses also reached 28.7 million in June, the highest since mid-2023.
  • TRON’s USDT Dominance: TRON processes approximately 2.3–2.4 million daily USDT transactions which is 6.8 times more than Ethereum. Daily transfer volume reached $24.6 billion, more than 2.7x Ethereum’s.
  • DeFi Ecosystem Strengths with SunSwap and JustLend Growth: SunSwap’s DEX monthly wTRX swap volumes have remained above $3 billion in 2025, peaking at $3.8 billion in May. JustLend also recorded a significant increase in both deposits and borrowing, particularly with stablecoins like USDT and USDD.

Read the full CryptoQuant report here. 

Strengthening Global Blockchain Infrastructure

These comprehensive research reports from leading industry analysts reaffirm TRON’s position as a transformative force in blockchain technology and global cryptocurrency adoption. With record-breaking network activity, unprecedented USDT dominance, and flourishing DeFi growth, TRON continues delivering scalable, efficient blockchain solutions that drive the future of decentralized technologies.

About TRON DAO

TRON DAO is a community-governed DAO dedicated to accelerating the decentralization of the internet via blockchain technology and dApps.

Founded in September 2017 by H.E. Justin Sun, the TRON blockchain has experienced significant growth since its MainNet launch in May 2018. TRON hosts the largest circulating supply of USD Tether (USDT) stablecoin, exceeding $81 billion. As of July 2025, the TRON blockchain has recorded over 321 million in total user accounts, more than 10.9 billion in total transactions, and over $25.8 billion in total value locked (TVL), based on TRONSCAN.

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Cointelegraph, one of the leading crypto media platforms, has confirmed a front-end security breach that exposed its users to a malicious pop-up urging them to connect their wallets.

The incident, which occurred on June 22, involved scammers promoting a fake Cointelegraph token (CTG) and a counterfeit initial coin offering (ICO) campaign.

Scam Sniffer, a blockchain security platform, first flagged the compromise, noting that the attackers aimed to deceive users into granting wallet access. Once connected, these wallets could be drained of assets.

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Malicious Pop-Up on Cointelegraph (Source: Scam Sniffer)

Scam Sniffer traced the exploit to a JavaScript payload embedded via the site’s advertising infrastructure. The code appeared to come from a domain resembling AdButler, though it had been recently registered and linked to a malicious script hidden within a banner advertisement.

In a public statement, Cointelegraph acknowledged the issue and warned users not to interact with pop-ups promoting “CTG tokens” or “CoinTelegraph ICO airdrops.”

The platform emphasized that it is actively investigating and working to remove the malicious code. Users were advised not to enter personal details or connect wallets to any prompts on the site.

CoinMarketCap faced similar exploits

This incident follows a similar attack on CoinMarketCap just two days prior.

On June 20, the crypto data provider briefly experienced a front-end breach that resulted in a fake wallet prompt appearing on its homepage.

CoinMarketCap traced the vulnerability to a doodle image linked to unauthorized JavaScript, which briefly disrupted the site’s interface. It noted:

“Our security team identified a vulnerability related to a doodle image displayed on our homepage. This doodle image contained a link that triggered malicious code through an API call, resulting in an unexpected pop-up for some users when visited our homepage.”

While the message on each site differed, both cases followed a near-identical delivery mechanism: a deceptive pop-up disguised as a platform feature. This may indicate a coordinated campaign targeting high-traffic crypto websites using ad-based JavaScript exploits.

Security experts pointed out that the twin breaches highlight a growing trend of attackers exploiting trusted platforms to execute wallet-draining schemes. As a result, they urged crypto users to remain cautious, avoid interacting with unknown dApps, and regularly monitor wallet activity to stay safe.

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Cointelegraph is evolving from industry commentary to active participation in securing Web3 with the launch of the Cointelegraph Decentralization Guardians (CTDG) initiative, debuting live, institutional-grade validators on major blockchains including Solana, Chiliz, Polkadot, Coreum, Canton and Mantra.

Introducing CTDG: Infrastructure meets Web3 clout

The CTDG initiative functions as a multi-faceted program that combines running high-performance validator nodes across leading blockchain ecosystems with public education, data-driven network monitoring and increased visibility for partner protocols. Merging media operations with Web3 success support positions Cointelegraph as a direct contributor to the health and security of the industry it covers.

The program’s mainnet validators are live, and its public dashboards are tracking key network statistics and validator performance. These tools are accompanied by new staking interfaces that give community members a direct way to participate in securing these networks.

“Cointelegraph has been the world’s leading voice on the promise of decentralization for over a decade,” said Cointelegraph CEO Yana Prikhodchenko, adding: “With the introduction of the CTDG initiative, we’re taking the next logical step by moving from commentary to active participation. Through the CTDG, we are investing our resources and reputation into the foundational principles of this industry: transparency, security, and decentralization.”

Cointelegraph decentralization partners

The CTDG initiative launches with a strong coalition of blockchain partners, each selected for its distinct technological strengths and market focus.

  • Solana: Renowned for speed, scalability and low fees, Solana hosts a wide range of applications, including decentralized finance (DeFi), non-fungible tokens and consumer-focused decentralized applications (DApps).
  • Chiliz: Premiere blockchain in sports and entertainment, Chiliz transforms fan experiences with global sports clubs through tokenized interactions.
  • Polkadot: A multichain protocol enabling seamless interactions among specialized blockchains, Polkadot is essential for secure, scalable and governance-rich ecosystems.
  • Coreum: An enterprise-focused blockchain purpose-built for real-world asset (RWA) tokenization, offering advanced smart contracts and a compliance-first design, connecting traditional finance to the blockchain.
  • Canton Network: Purpose-built for institutional finance, Canton is a privacy-enabled, interoperable network-of-networks that connects independently governed applications while preserving data confidentiality and control. Leveraging Daml smart contracts, it enables atomic, synchronized transactions across participants, supporting compliant tokenization of real-world assets and complex financial workflows at scale.
  • Mantra: Specializing in tokenizing RWAs and compliant DeFi, Mantra supports institutions securely engaging in blockchain finance and asset digitization.

From media to mainnet: Building Web3 together

Cointelegraph Decentralization Guardians have created a sustainable model for collaborative validator deployment, enhanced staking experiences and greater network visibility at scale. Validators are more than code, they are the bedrock of a blockchain’s integrity, security and resilience. A diverse, robust set of validators ensures that no single entity controls the network, that consensus remains transparent, and that the ecosystem is fortified against attack.

For blockchain networks, partnering with the CTDG initiative is a strategic move to reinforce these core principles. Participation demonstrates a profound commitment to strengthening the validator ecosystem, improving fault tolerance, and fostering long-term, sustainable decentralization. It sends a powerful signal to the community and the broader industry that the network prioritizes open growth and the highest standards of security.

Beyond the technical infrastructure, the initiative leverages Cointelegraph’s greatest asset: its global reach. Partner ecosystems will be supported with ongoing educational content and coverage through Cointelegraph’s media channels, connecting their technology with a worldwide audience.

Cointelegraph warmly invites blockchain networks and community members to join in shaping a decentralized future that is resilient, inclusive and collaborative.

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