$USDC Today’s Spotlight: $USDC Update – June 18, 2025

$USDC is making major moves! Circle’s shares surged ~16–20% after the U.S. Senate passed the GENIUS Act, bringing clear regulation to stablecoins, including USDC.

Meanwhile, Coinbase Derivatives and Nodal Clear announced plans to accept USDC as collateral for U.S. futures trading in 2026—marking a new milestone for utility and institutional adoption .The Act also mandates 1:1 liquid‑asset backing and monthly disclosures—strengthening trust in USDC’s stability USDC is evolving from a crypto peg to regulated cash‑equivalent status. What’s next? More corporate integration and paradigm shifts ahead!