$USDC This is sparking a rally in stablecoin-related stocks like Coinbase (up ~17%) and Circle (post-IPO surge).

2. 💵 Stablecoin market cap surged to ~$252 billion—a 22% year‑to‑date jump—as regulatory clarity boosts investor confidence.

3. 📉 Despite positive policy moves, crypto markets show cautious trading: total cap around $3.25 trillion, down ~2–3% recently amid macro headwinds and geopolitical uncertainty.