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USDT on TRON Becomes Most Used Onchain Payment Option on CoinsBee as Stablecoin Spending Grows
CoinsBee, a crypto gift card platform, reported that USDT on the TRON network was its most-used payment option over the 90 days ending September 1, 2026. USDT payments were nearly twice as frequent as Bitcoin's, and USDT's share of all CoinsBee payments rose 64% compared with 2025.
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What happened
CoinsBee, a crypto gift card platform, reported that USDT on the TRON network was its most-used payment option over the 90 days ending September 1, 2026. USDT payments were nearly twice as frequent as Bitcoin's, and USDT's share of all CoinsBee payments rose 64% compared with 2025.
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Global impact / market context
This shows stablecoins, which are digital coins tied to a steady value like the dollar, are increasingly used for real purchases, not just trading. That could push more businesses to accept them, shaping how digital money competes with traditional payment methods.
Analyst inference
As stablecoin spending grows, networks like TRON may see higher transaction volume, potentially boosting demand for their token, TRX, used for fees. Bitcoin's lower payment share suggests it serves more as a store of value than everyday money, influencing investor views.
Analyst inference
What to watch
- Watch whether CoinsBee releases updated payment data after September 2026, which would show if USDT on TRON keeps its lead over Bitcoin and if its payment share continues growing past the 64% rise. Confirmed
- Investors could monitor whether other crypto payment platforms report similar stablecoin trends, as that might signal a broader shift in how digital currencies are used for daily purchases across the industry. Proposed
- If stablecoin payments keep rising, TRON's network activity could climb, which may strengthen TRX demand because TRX is required to pay transaction fees on that network, potentially affecting its market price. Analyst inference
Affected assets
- USDT — Tether
- BTC — Bitcoin
- TRX — TRON