Seoul, South Korea, February 17th, 2026, NewsDirect
TRON DAO, the community-governed DAO dedicated to accelerating the decentralization of the internet through blockchain technology and decentralized applications (dApps), announced the integration of the TRON network with NEXUS’s CROSS Pay infrastructure, where USDT (TRC-20) payments are already live and fully operational on CROSS Shop.
Global users now have immediate access to purchase in-game items using TRC-20 USDT, settled seamlessly on the TRON network. As the core payments layer of the CROSS ecosystem, CROSS Pay features a 0% payment fee model designed to materially reduce costs for developers and publishers. Combined with TRON’s high throughput, low transaction fees, and fast settlement, the integration delivers an efficient, scalable solution for high-frequency gaming transactions worldwide.
The global gaming industry already exceeds $180 billion annually, with the payments segment expanding rapidly alongside rising demand for in-game purchases and digital content. As digital commerce evolves, stablecoin payments are increasingly emerging as a scalable alternative to traditional payment systems, reducing friction, cost, and geographic limitations.
“The TRON network’s performance and global USDT adoption make it an ideal settlement layer for gaming and other high-frequency payment environments,” said Sam Elfarra, Community Spokesperson at the TRON DAO. “As stablecoins move into the mainstream, TRON is powering real-world digital commerce at scale, enabling seamless transactions for communities across the NEXUS gaming ecosystem.”
“Enabling TRON-based USDT payments network on CROSS Shop represents a clear shift from partnership announcement to live execution,” said Henry Chang, CEO of NEXUS. “By deepening our collaboration with TRON, we are strengthening our position in the stablecoin-powered gaming payments market and delivering seamless, scalable infrastructure for developers and gamers worldwide.”
This launch marks the first live service deployment under the TRON DAO and NEXUS collaboration. Building on the initial USDT (TRC-20) rollout, NEXUS plans to expand stablecoin support across the broader CROSS ecosystem, deepening its collaboration with TRON and advancing payments infrastructure for global gaming. The integration further reinforces TRON’s position as a leading settlement layer for stablecoins, such as USDT, and high-volume digital commerce, extending its real-world utility into mainstream gaming markets worldwide.
About TRON DAO
TRON DAO is a community-governed DAO dedicated to accelerating the decentralization of the internet via blockchain technology and dApps.
Founded in September 2017 by H.E. Justin Sun, the TRON blockchain has experienced significant growth since its MainNet launch in May 2018. Until recently, TRON hosted the largest circulating supply of USD Tether (USDT) stablecoin, which currently exceeds $85 billion. As of February 2026, the TRON blockchain has recorded over 364 million in total user accounts, more than 13 billion in total transactions, and over $22 billion in total value locked (TVL), based on TRONSCAN. Recognized as the global settlement layer for stablecoin transactions and everyday purchases with proven success, TRON is “Moving Trillions, Empowering Billions.”
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About Nexus
NEXUS Co., Ltd. is a KOSDAQ-listed company in South Korea since 2015 and the DevCo behind the next-generation blockchain gaming infrastructure of the CROSS gamechain. Led by CEO Henry Chang, former CEO of WEMIX, Wemade and Neowiz Mobile, the company brings together over 100 blockchain and gaming industry experts, including select founding members from WEMIX with proven Web3 success.
NEXUS built CROSS gamechain in 2025 and continues to build and maintain it, delivering developer tools such as SDKs and APIs, operating core services including wallets, marketplaces and explorers, and partnering with global studios to onboard games and expand adoption, driving the sustainable growth of the CROSS ecosystem.
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