$USDC Investor Focus on Digital Assets
Traditional markets are showing renewed enthusiasm for cryptocurrency-related stocks: Circle (CRCL) continues to rise after going public, up nearly 600% since its launch, supported by its role in USDC and the momentum of the GENIUS Act. Coinbase (COIN) is achieving success globally with new licenses in the EU and stablecoin integrations, raising its stock by about 17%. Meanwhile, fintech giants like Visa, PayPal, and CME are riding the Bitcoin wave, expanding their footprint in cryptocurrencies as risk appetite returns with the strength of the stock market.