Today, Global Dollar Network, an open network designed to accelerate and reward global stablecoin adoption, announced that Global Dollar (USDG) is now available for trading across more than ten digital asset exchanges. These strategic listings expand the accessibility and liquidity of USDG, offering users enhanced trading opportunities. Now, millions of users globally can get safe, trusted US dollars in the form of USDG via their preferred trading platforms. Since January 1, USDG has grown more than 300%*, making it one of the fastest growing stablecoins.Traders on BiLira Kripto, BitMart, CoinMENA, Coins.PH Coinstore, EarnBit, KoinBX, PDAX (Philippine Digital Asset Exchange), Orbital, PointPay and XT, can now access USDG through the USDG/USDT trading pairs. The USDG/BTC trading pairs, along with other local currency options, will also be available to users of EarnBit, PDAX and PointPay. To learn more about availability, visit these venues for more information.On behalf of the members of Global Dollar Network, Ronak Daya, Head of Product at Paxos, commented, “The expanded availability of USDG across multiple international exchanges signifies a crucial step towards broader adoption and liquidity

"At Orbital, we continuously listen to our clients while shaping the future of global payments. Our mission is to make payments more accessible and secure so businesses can focus on growth. By integrating TON Blockchain for stablecoin payments, we're reinforcing our commitment to building a powerful, global payments platform—one that unifies stablecoin speed with traditional finance to move money smarter."– said Chris Mason, CEO of Orbital.Orbital's Crypto Payment Gateway allows businesses to accept crypto payments across six currencies, including two major stablecoins, on five blockchains. Merchants can choose from several options to accept crypto payments, including Embedded Payments Pages, a WooCommerce Plugin, or fully custom solutions using the Orbital API.Once payments are accepted, they can be used within Orbital's all-in-one payment platform, which also allows businesses to receive assets in major stablecoins, 11 traditional currencies, and 60+ exotic currencies, via SWIFT, Faster Payments, CHAPS, and Fedwire payment systems. Businesses can benefit from global accounts in both stablecoins and traditional currencies, exchange assets, initiate payouts, and handle tailored requests via the OTC desk, creating a smarter way to move money globally and scale efficiently.Why Supporting TON Blockchain for Stablecoin Payments MattersGrowing adoption – TON now has 2.7 million holders of the most widely used stablecoin on the network, with a total supply of $1.43 billion ( Tonscan.org , Feb 2025 ).on the network, with a total supply of ( , ). Lower transaction costs – Stablecoin payments on TON are more cost-effective compared to Ethereum and TRON ( Gasfeesnow.com ).payments on TON are more cost-effective compared to and TRON ( )

Cryptocurrency may have started as a rebel yell against traditional finance, but its future is increasingly converging with it. And with the news Wednesday (Dec. 4) that U.S. President-elect Donald Trump plans to nominate Paul Atkins as chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), observers are hopeful that the crypto-friendly move could turn the industry from a volatile gamble into a stable powerhouse. Atkins, if confirmed by lawmakers, would succeed the current SEC chair Gary Gensler, who for years was considered by industry insiders to be the crypto sector’s public enemy number one