Tether mints $1 billion USDT on Tron, lifting total circulating supply to about $189.6 billion

CoinMarketCap data shows Tether has minted another $1 billion worth of USDT on the Tron network, taking total outstanding supply to nearly $189.6 billion. The move adds liquidity to the market and is often linked to fresh fiat deposits entering the stablecoin issuer's reserves. Some traders interpret new issuance as constructive for risk assets, though the market impact typically hinges on whether the tokens are deployed into trading venues or held in treasury wallets. Recent activity indicates USDT supply is expanding quickly across multiple networks, while Bitcoin has traded steadily in the $79,000 to $80,500 range.