Celo stories

Jul 29, 2026

Tether launches USAT stablecoin on Celo blockchain as second mainnet deployment

Tether's US-focused USAT stablecoin has expanded to the Celo blockchain, marking its second mainnet deployment after Ethereum. The move extends the token to a network widely used for digital-dollar payments.

Jul 29, 2026·1 source

Apr 13, 2026

Grayscale Expands Q2 2026 Watchlist to Include Hyperliquid, TRON, and AI Tokens

Grayscale updated its Q2 2026 investment watchlist to include Hyperliquid, TRON, Toncoin, and various AI-linked tokens across DeFi, smart contract platforms, and infrastructure segments.

Apr 13, 2026·1 source

Top claims

▪USAT is designed around the requirements of the US GENIUS Act and maintains reserves in cash, liquid cash equivalents, and US Treasury securities.
▪Celo accounts for 28% of cross-blockchain USDT transfers and holds over 90% of the market for XAUt0, the omnichain version of Tether Gold.
▪USAT supports native minting and burning on Celo, reducing technical and custody risks associated with third-party bridges.

Topics

Layer 1s Blockchain interoperability Token launches Stablecoins Crypto payments regulation Altcoin markets

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United States Canton Helium Smart Contracts Maple Finance Hyperliquid Grayscale Toncoin

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