$USDC Circle, the issuer of USDC, rejected Ripple’s $4–5 billion acquisition bid, opting to pursue its own IPO strategy instead . Meanwhile, Circle partnered with Onafriq to enhance cross-border payments in Africa using USDC . Additionally, a significant minting of 250 million USDC was reported, indicating increased market activity . USDC's total supply has grown to nearly $61 billion, reflecting rising institutional demand . Furthermore, Visa and Baanx launched a new debit card enabling real-time USDC payments . These developments underscore USDC’s expanding role in global finance.