USDT dominates micro-payment transactions: Reaching $156 billion in 2025

2025-12-19 12:14:41

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The face of cryptocurrency adoption is changing dramatically as capital gradually moves away from speculative charts to enter the real economy. According to data released by Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino, based on analyses by Chainalysis and Artemis, in 2025, USDT processed a total of 156 billion USD in transactions valued under 1,000 USD. This record-breaking figure indicates that the world’s largest stablecoin is becoming a regular payment tool, rather than just serving speculative trading.

Small-value transfers have steadily increased since 2020 and accelerated significantly during 2024–2025, with the average daily volume exceeding 500 million USD. USDT is increasingly used for remittances, payroll, retail shopping, and peer-to-peer transfers, especially in emerging markets—where access to traditional USD remains limited. Along with clearer legal frameworks and upgraded infrastructure, USDT is establishing itself as a global digital payment network.

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