Ethereum

2024

United

USDC

TRON

<p>Circle, the entity behind the widely-used crypto stablecoin<a href="https://www.cryptopolitan.com/circle-pulls-plug-on-usdc-and-tron/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> USDC</a>, has announced the termination of its association with the TRON blockchain, sparking intense speculation within the crypto community. The decision, effective immediately, halts the minting of new USDC tokens on TRON, although existing transfers and redemptions will continue until February 2025.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="tron-s-alleged-financial-irregularities-and-ccp-ties">TRON’s alleged financial irregularities and CCP ties</h2>
<p>A comprehensive<a href="https://twitter.com/BoringSleuth/status/1760560769647902995" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> report</a> shared on social media platform X, has shed light on potential motivations behind Circle’s move. The report unveils startling revelations regarding TRON’s ICO and the distribution of its TRX tokens.&nbsp;</p>
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   <p lang="en" dir="ltr">🧵DEEP DIVE into TRON, USDC, Justin Sun and their relationships and actions on and off chain.<br><br>Yesterday, <a href="https://twitter.com/circle?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@Circle</a> announced they were moving off of Tron. Lets take a look at Justin Sun &amp; Tron's past to see what reasons we can find for this announcement👇<a href="https://t.co/iWoUcwtLbU" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://t.co/iWoUcwtLbU</a></p>— TruthLabs 🫡 (@BoringSleuth) <a href="https://twitter.com/BoringSleuth/status/1760560769647902995?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">February 22, 2024</a>
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<p>concerns over centralization and possible manipulation within the TRON ecosystem, noting that TRON founder Justin Sun reportedly owned 17 of the top 20 TRX wallets, controlling over 98% of the token supply.</p>
<p>The investigation alleges a connection between these wallets and a network linked to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), known for involvement in cryptocurrency-related frauds and money laundering. One wallet associated with the CCP received a significant amount of Ethereum (ETH) from ETH’s ICO in 2014/15.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Additionally, the report suggests over $3 billion in Bitcoin on TRON went missing from a contract last active on 11/11/2022, coinciding with FTX’s financial issues.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="implications-and-potential-risks">Implications and potential risks</h2>
<p>The findings raise concerns about potential financial impropriety, including the creation of unbacked USDT (Tether) by Sun, possibly exchanged for USDC, which could pose risks to the stability of stablecoins.&nbsp;</p>
<p>on scenarios where Sun could print unbacked USDT, swap them for<a href="https://www.cryptopolitan.com/circles-usdc-makes-debut-on-celo-blockchain-boosting-global-convertibility/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> USDC</a>, and use the latter to offset unbacked holdings, potentially jeopardizing the integrity of the stablecoin market.</p>
<p>Moreover, the report highlights Sun’s and TRON’s alleged ties to the CCP and entities like cryptocurrency exchange Huobi, deepening concerns about the ecosystem’s integrity and transparency. These connections underscore the gravity of Circle’s decision to distance itself from TRON, particularly in light of its ambitions for a public offering in the United States.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="circle-s-strategic-move-and-future-outlook">Circle’s strategic move and future outlook</h2>
<p>Circle’s decision to sever ties with TRON is positioned as a strategic maneuver aimed at safeguarding its reputation and navigating regulatory scrutiny, especially amidst its IPO aspirations.&nbsp;</p>
<p>By discontinuing operations on TRON, Circle aims to bolster its chances of regulatory approval and enhance investor confidence, crucial steps in its journey toward public listing.</p>

USDC ends collaboration with TRON amid allegations of financial impropriety

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