$USDC growth, compliance, and new integrations in 2025
USDC, the stablecoin issued by Circle, continues to consolidate its position in the cryptocurrency market in 2025.
š Market Capitalization Growth
The market capitalization of USDC exceeded $61 billion in May 2025, registering a significant increase from $44 billion at the beginning of the year.
š”ļø Regulatory Compliance and Transparency
USDC maintains a high level of regulatory compliance, being one of the first stablecoins to fully comply with the EU's MiCA regulation. The reserves of USDC are primarily composed of short-term securities and bank deposits, managed by BlackRock through the Circle Reserve Fund, with monthly attestations from one of the Big Four.
š³ Integrations and Adoption
Visa, in collaboration with Baanx, has launched payment cards that allow spending USDC directly from cryptocurrency wallets, using smart contracts for transactions.
Circle has announced the launch of the Circle Payments Network (CPN), a cross-border payment network that enables real-time settlement using USDC and other regulated stablecoins.
šļø Regulatory Evolution
In the United States, the "GENIUS Act" bill proposes a detailed regulatory framework for stablecoins, aiming to strengthen consumer protection and financial stability.
With a solid regulatory base, transparency in reserves, and increasing integrations into the traditional financial system, USDC confirms itself as one of the most reliable and adopted stablecoins in the cryptocurrency landscape in 2025.
