Key Highlights: Circle is launching cirBTC, a 1:1 wrapped Bitcoin token designed to let institutions deploy BTC across decentralized finance (DeFi) without liquidating underlying holdings. Circle’s USDC led major stablecoins with an $881 million liquidity gain over a 90-day period ending Q3, according to data from the RWA Foundation. The dual expansion of Tether’s USDT ...
Key Highlights: Stablecoin trading volumes remain low, with no significant price changes reported. Legal developments and sanctions linked to illicit activity could affect stablecoin market sentiment, liquidity and adoption. Traders are watching the investigation and possible regulatory responses involving stablecoins and other cryptocurrency networks. Stablecoin Market Remains Quiet Amid Regulatory Uncertainty Stablecoin trading volumes are ...
Key Highlights Binance processed $5 million to $10 billion in daily USDC spot trading volume throughout 2026, capturing 10-20 times more activity than most other exchanges which typically stay below $500 million daily. USDC’s market capitalization reaches approximately $74 billion, remaining the second-largest dollar stablecoin behind Tether’s USDT at roughly $140 billion. Circle is expanding ...