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USDC in May 2025: Global Momentum and Regulatory Challenges

On May 16, 2025, USDC, Circle's stablecoin, solidifies its position in the crypto market, with a capitalization of $206.3 billion and annual transactions exceeding $35 trillion. Mastercard's recent alliance with MoonPay enables the use of USDC in 150 million global merchants, converting stablecoins to fiat in real-time. This integration, supported by Iron's infrastructure, streamlines cross-border payments and strengthens adoption in DeFi and traditional finance.