$USDC USDC, a major US dollar-pegged stablecoin issued by Circle, continues to see significant developments. Its market capitalization remains substantial, currently around $61.6 billion. Recent news highlights its increasing integration across various platforms, including native availability on the XRP Ledger (XRPL) and Shopify's adoption of USDC payments on the Base Network in select markets.

Regulatory clarity is a major theme, with the recently passed GENIUS Act in the Senate poised to create a federal framework for stablecoins, which is expected to benefit regulated issuers like Circle. Societe Generale also announced its own USD stablecoin, CoinVertible, regulated under Europe's MiCA, indicating growing traditional finance interest. Circle's recent IPO on the NYSE further underscores its growing stature in the financial landscape.