$USDC Global Momentum and Regulatory Challenges

On May 16, 2025, USDC, Circle's stablecoin, consolidates its position in the cryptocurrency market, with a market capitalization of $206.3 billion and annual transactions exceeding $35 trillion. Mastercard's recent partnership with MoonPay enables the use of USDC at 150 million global merchants, converting stablecoins to fiat in real time. This integration, supported by Iron's infrastructure, simplifies cross-border payments and strengthens adoption in DeFi and traditional finance.