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USDC in May 2025: Global Momentum and Regulatory Challenges

On May 16, 2025, USDC, Circle's stablecoin, consolidates its position in the crypto market, with a market capitalization of $206.3 billion and annual transactions exceeding $35 trillion. Mastercard's recent partnership with MoonPay allows USDC to be used 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.

Additionally, Circle has fully backed the native USDC on the Sonic network, enhancing security and offering attractive yields, according to posts on X. However, USDC's dominance faces challenges: competition with USDT and uncertain regulations in the U.S. and the EU limit its expansion. X reflects a mixed sentiment, with bullish technical signals (MACD crossed, RSI oversold) but concerns about the reliance on T-bill yields.

Despite regulatory headwinds, the increasing utility of USDC in payments and treasury, along with its integration into networks like Solana, points to a promising future, although regulatory clarity will be key 🍀