$USDC 1. Binance’s USDC Stablecoin Inventory & Market Share
Binance now holds approximately 8.26% of its stablecoin reserves in USDC, up dramatically from just 0.48% a year ago—a 1,621% surge in adoption .
In early 2025, Binance and Coinbase jointly controlled around 59% of all USDT and USDC on centralized exchanges, with Binance leading the pack .
$USDC Collateral & Margin Updates on Binance
While most collateral ratio changes recently have focused on altcoins (e.g., ALGO, UNI), no adjustments specific to USDC collateral ratios under Portfolio Margin have been announced since early 2024 .
USDC remains fully supported across Binance’s spot, margin, and USDⓈ-Margined perpetual futures markets.
Trading & Liquidity: Expect deeper markets and more stable USDC volume on Binance, especially now that USDC’s presence has grown significantly.
Comfort with Risk: USDC’s strengthened regulatory standing (MiCA, GENIUS Act) means lower systemic risk than less-regulated stablecoins.