USDT Integration with Bitcoin’s Base Layer and Lightning Network Unveiled at Tether’s Plan B Forum

At the recent Tether’s Plan B Forum held in El Salvador, key stakeholders including policymakers, industry leaders, and developers convened to explore the future of Bitcoin adoption and digital finance. The event, hosted in Tether’s new home base, surpassed expectations with significant announcements, particularly the integration of USDT with Bitcoin’s base layer and the Lightning Network. This development aims to enhance transaction efficiency while capitalizing on Bitcoin’s robust security features.

Tether’s Plan B Forum in El Salvador Discusses Bitcoin Adoption

Tether’s Plan B Forum in El Salvador gathered policymakers, industry leaders, and developers to discuss the future of Bitcoin adoption and digital finance. A major highlight was the announcement of USDT’s integration with Bitcoin’s base layer and the Lightning Network, enhancing transaction efficiency while leveraging Bitcoin’s security features. The event was hosted in Tether’s new home base and exceeded all expectations, demonstrating the growing role of Bitcoin in global finance.

Tether Mints Additional $1 Billion $USDT on Tron

Tether, the top stablecoin issuer, has recently minted more $USDT tokens on the Tron network. According to data from Onchain Lens, Tether has minted nearly $1 billion $USDT on Tron, raising the number of its cumulative minted $USDT tokens to a stunning $9 billion in 2025. The move highlights Tether’s continued efforts to expand liquidity.

Stablecoin Market Sees 80% Growth in 2024, OKX Report

Between January 2024 and March 2025, the stablecoin market has grown massively with global market capitalization increasing from $130 billion to $235 billion, an 80.7% jump. This trend highlights how stablecoins are increasingly being integrated into the global financial ecosystem. Among the majors, Tether ($USDT) and USD Coin ($USDC) continued to lead the market with a combined share of 87%, reaffirming their critical role in the crypto market. $USDT, with the largest circulating supply, witnessed an increase from $91 billion to $144.6 billion, accounting for 51% of the total market growth.