​On April 2, the First Digital US-dollar pegged stablecoin FDUSD experienced a significant depeg

On April 2, the First Digital US-dollar pegged stablecoin FDUSD experienced a significant depeg, dropping to $0.9632

On April 2, the First Digital US-dollar pegged stablecoin FDUSD experienced a significant depeg, dropping to $0.9632 following claims made by Tron network founder Justin Sun regarding the issuer’s solvency.

The incident unfolded rapidly as cryptocurrency investors woke to a post by Sun on X (formerly Twitter), where he alleged that First Digital Trust, the issuer behind FDUSD, was insolvent.

“It seems like First Digital is bankrupt and cannot repay its debt. The FDUSD price is crashing, and the rumors about a hack are swirling. We can't ignore the seriousness of the situation. As a major player in the crypto space, I urge everyone to stay vigilant and informed,” stated Sun, in a post that has since been deleted.

The claim sparked concern among investors, especially given the recent focus on stablecoin regulation and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s lawsuit against Coinbase and Binance. Stablecoins, which are designed to maintain a 1:1 peg to the US dollar, are a cornerstone for stability in the cryptocurrency ecosystem, making any deviation a cause for concern.

In a swift rebuttal, First Digital Trust countered that Sun’s statements were part of a “smear campaign” following a liquidity claim that had been settled with a major TrueUSD (TUSD) holder.

The issuer added that all FDUSD reserves are fully secured by U.S. Treasury Bills and accounted for, with the ISIN numbers for the bonds listed in their attestation report. The firm also stated that it would be taking legal action against Sun for spreading false information.

“We are aware of a post circulating online by Justin Sun containing false statements regarding First Digital Trust and FDUSD. We are taking this matter very seriously and will be taking legal action,” said First Digital in a post on X.

The incident also clarified a point of contention—the dispute involves TrueUSD (TUSD), not FDUSD. The issuer stated that it had settled the claim amicably with the TUSD holder, adding that TUSD is not issued or managed by First Digital.

As of April 2, TUSD is still trading close to its peg at $0.999, while FDUSD recovered slightly to $0.975 by 2:00 PM EST.