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Headlines and short briefings we actually use when reading the market — filtered for relevance, not volume.
The TRON network has facilitated $2.2 trillion in stablecoin transactions while the TRX token supply has increased for 108 consecutive days, defying expectations of deflation. Token burns have not kept pace with new rewards.
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Circle reported $1.4 billion in revenue for the first half of 2026, with $819 million allocated to distribution partners and transaction costs. The figures underscore the expenses involved in maintaining a widely-used stablecoin network.
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Stablecoin card usage is increasing, allowing consumers to spend digital dollars like USDC without merchants needing to directly accept crypto. This creates a complex fee structure benefiting multiple intermediaries.
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A Bank for International Settlements (BIS) working paper suggests that increased interest rates on traditional bank deposits could slow the growth of stablecoins. The research indicates a correlation between deposit rates and stablecoin adoption.
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Circle intends to build USDC infrastructure in roughly 40 developing economies, shifting focus from crypto trading to international payments. The strategy aims to provide access to dollar-denominated transactions where traditional banking is costly or inefficient.
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Cardano development fund budgets managed by Intersect are reducing ADA exposure, shifting $26 million to USDCx. The move comes as bridge controls remain in effect, impacting payout access.
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Visa and Mastercard are now supporting payouts in USDC across over 200 countries. The move leverages Visa’s Inyo platform and Mastercard’s BVNK partnership to offer businesses faster, more flexible funding options.
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Cross River Bank has connected $2.4 billion of RenDollar (RLUSD) to its core banking system, enabling fintechs to access both dollar and RLUSD payments through a single API. Initial availability is limited to select US states.
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USDC processed $36 trillion in transactions during the first half of 2024, while Circle generated $1.4 billion in revenue over the same period. Despite high volume, Circle retained only approximately $0.07 of every revenue dollar.
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