Circle mints $250M USDC on Solana amid rising liquidity demand in 2026
Circle has minted an additional $250 million of USDC on the Solana blockchain, according to a report by @martypartymusic. This issuance is part of a broader trend in 2026, where USDC minting on Solana has reached approximately $64.25 billion to $64.78 billion. The increased issuance suggests sustained demand for dollar liquidity on Solana, reinforcing its competitive position as a key settlement layer for stablecoin transactions and decentralized finance (DeFi) activities.
- ▪Circle has minted an additional $250 million of USDC on the Solana blockchain, according to a report by @martypartymusic.
- ▪This issuance is part of a broader trend in 2026, where USDC minting on Solana has reached approximately $64.25 billion to $64.78 billion.
- ▪The increased issuance suggests sustained demand for dollar liquidity on Solana, reinforcing its competitive position as a key settlement layer for stablecoin transactions and decentralized finance (DeFi) activities.
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Circle has minted an additional $250 million of USDC on the Solana blockchain, according to a report by @martypartymusic. This issuance is part of a broader trend in 2026, where USDC minting on Solana has reached approximately $64.25 billion to $64.78 billion. The increased issuance suggests sustained demand for dollar liquidity on Solana, reinforcing its competitive position as a key settlement layer for stablecoin transactions and decentralized finance (DeFi) activities. Market participants appear to interpret this development as supportive of Solana’s price prospects, with the additional liquidity potentially influencing Solana’s ability to reach higher price targets in July.
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