21.06.2024
​Binance launches USDT with Toncoin network
21.06.2024
Mirjan Hipolito
Cryptocurrency and stock expert

Binance has integrated Tether (USDT) with the Toncoin Network, enhancing its platform's utility and accessibility for users.

Binance, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, announced the integration of Tether (USDT) with the Toncoin Network, allowing users to deposit and withdraw USDT on this blockchain.

This development, effective June 21, 2024, marks a significant expansion in the interoperability of Tether, the widely-used stablecoin, and offers Binance users more options for managing their digital assets, Cointelegraph reported.

The Open Network (TON) is a blockchain platform created by the team behind the popular messaging software Telegram, led by the Durov brothers, with the goal of incorporating Bitcoin and blockchain features into the Telegram ecosystem.

The TON blockchain is designed to be highly scalable, with the ability to handle millions of transactions per second thanks to its innovative multi-blockchain architecture, which uses a so-called "sharding" method to partition the blockchain into smaller, more manageable portions to boost efficiency.

The integration facilitates seamless transactions on the Toncoin Network, known for its efficiency and scalability. Binance users can now leverage Toncoin's robust infrastructure to conduct USDT transactions, potentially increasing their liquidity and speed. This move is part of Binance's ongoing efforts to enhance its platform's capabilities and provide diverse blockchain options to its users.

By enabling USDT transactions on the Toncoin Network, Binance aims to improve user experience and broaden the utility of stablecoins.

This initiative reflects Binance’s strategic focus on expanding its DeFi services, offering users more flexibility in their trading and investment strategies.

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