Binance2026-09-14 04:01:49Binance to suspend Optimism USDT deposits and withdrawals for contract swapBinance said in an official announcement that it will suspend deposits and withdrawals for USDT tokens on the Optimism network at 02:00 UTC on Sept. 17, 2026, to support a contract swap. The exchange said the conversion will be carried out at a 1:1 ratio, with the new token named USDT0 and the old token renamed OPUSDTE. Binance added that spot, margin and futures trading, along with Binance Earn services, will not be affected by the change. The notice was cited by ChainCatcher in a market update published on Sept. 14.820
Binance2026-09-14 04:01:51Binance to suspend Optimism USDT deposits and withdrawals for token contract swapBinance said it will suspend deposits and withdrawals for USDT tokens on the Optimism network at 02:00 UTC on Sept. 17, 2026, to support a token contract swap. The exchange said the conversion will be carried out at a 1:1 ratio. After the swap, the new token will be called USDT0, while the old token will be renamed OPUSDTE. Binance added that spot, margin and futures trading, along with Binance Earn services, will not be affected by the change. The notice was reported by BlockBeats on Sept. 14.850
Stellar2026-09-03 07:27:46USDT0 Goes Live on Stellar Network for Cross-Border Payments and DeFiThe Stellar Development Foundation has announced the launch of USDT0 on the Stellar network. Built on LayerZero's OFT (Omnichain Fungible Token) standard, USDT0 maintains a 1:1 reserve with USDT, enabling users to access global liquidity instantly without needing wrapped tokens or third-party tools. The integration allows Stellar users to transfer value with fees under $0.01 and finality in approximately 5 seconds, spanning over 170 countries. USDT0 is already live on the decentralized exchange SushiSwap, and more DeFi protocols are expected to integrate in the future, expanding payment applications in emerging markets in Latin America, Africa, and Asia-Pacific. This move aims to support cross-border payments and DeFi use cases on the Stellar network.1470
LayerZero2026-08-31 18:13:42LayerZero says Zero blockchain architecture can scale to 5 million TPSLayerZero said its Zero blockchain architecture can now scale horizontally to 5 million transactions per second, marking a major technical claim tied to the team’s push into Layer 1 infrastructure. The architecture separates transaction execution from verification through zero-knowledge proofs and is paired with ATLAS, an exchange infrastructure product that has drawn support from institutions including Citadel Securities and DTCC. LayerZero was previously best known for its cross-chain messaging protocol, but the team said in February this year that it was shifting toward L1 development. According to the announcement, Zero uses a parallel design built around multiple Atomicity Zones, with a single zone capable of handling 2 million TPS. Tether’s USDt0 is already running on the infrastructure, and the cost per transaction is about $0.0001. The update was cited by Techub, which referenced CryptoBriefing.910
Mantle Vault2026-08-25 15:29:05Mantle Vault expands into DeFi with a non-custodial yield vault for stablecoin holdersAccording to ChainCatcher, Mantle Vault has expanded from CeFi into DeFi and launched a non-custodial yield vault for stablecoin holders with Grove, CIAN and Fluxion. The vault accepts USDC and USDT0 deposits and uses underlying sUSDS strategies to generate institutional floating yield, with a target APY of up to 6.5%. Users can also earn Fluxion Points and incentives tied to 5.14 million GROVE tokens. Mantle said the vault uses a conservative, non-leveraged structure, with CIAN building the strategy, Grove providing the Sky Savings Rate capital base and Fluxion handling liquidity access. Mantle added that the move is meant to give stablecoin holders borderless access to institutional-grade yield within its open financial network.1160
Aave2026-08-24 11:54:43Aave Holds 63% of DeFi USDT and USDT0 TVLData cited by Techub News shows Aave remains the dominant venue for stablecoin liquidity in DeFi, accounting for 63% of the combined total value locked tied to USDT and USDT0. The total pool referenced in the report stands at $6.1 billion. The report also notes a concentration concern around that share. According to the analysis cited, such a large portion of liquidity sitting in one protocol could create risk exposure if Aave were to face a vulnerability or a regulatory issue. In that case, the impact could extend beyond the protocol itself and affect broader market stability. The item was attributed to Crypto Briefing in the Techub News flash.1050
Kraken2026-07-26 04:31:18Kraken adds USDT0 deposits and withdrawals on the Tempo networkKraken has enabled deposits and withdrawals for USDT0 on the Tempo network, giving users a new route to move stablecoin liquidity on-chain. The current rollout is limited to transfers, with no new spot trading pairs introduced at this stage. According to Techub, citing bitcoinist.com, this type of network integration can cut friction for users moving assets across chains by reducing reliance on cross-chain bridges or niche wallets, which may add cost and risk. The report also said support from a major exchange gives the Tempo network added operational credibility. The update centers on payment rails and asset movement rather than expanded market listings, making it a network access addition instead of a trading product launch.1550
Tether2026-07-23 05:40:14Tether Backs LayerZero as USDt0 Cross-Chain Network ScalesTether has made a strategic investment in LayerZero Labs, linking the deal to USDt0’s cross-chain expansion. The company said USDt0 has handled over $70 billion in transfers in less than 12 months.540
