$USDC In Q1 2025, USD Coin ($USDC), the second-largest stablecoin with a $62B supply, gained traction amid #TrumpTaxCuts, #TariffsPause, #XRPETFs, and #AirdropStepByStep. Circle, its issuer, launched the Circle Payments Network (CPN) on April 21, enabling real-time cross-border settlements, and partnered with Onafriq to cut Africa’s $5B payment costs. $USDC’s 38.6% growth outpaced Tether’s $USDT, driven by regulatory nods in Abu Dhabi and EU’s MiCA compliance. Despite Ripple’s $4-5B acquisition offer being rejected, $USDC’s 31% Ethereum stablecoin share and Visa card integration signal robust adoption.

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