Circle Mints 500M USDC on Solana, Hits 1.2B in September
Circle mints 500M USDC on Solana today, totaling 1.2B USDC minted in September so far.
- Circle minted 500M USDC on Solana today.
- Total USDC minted this month reaches 1.2 billion.
- Solana’s role in stablecoin growth is expanding fast.
Circle, the issuer behind USD Coin (USDC), has minted another 500 million USDC on the Solana blockchain today. This move brings the total USDC minted on Solana to a staggering 1.2 billion so far this month. The latest mint signals strong demand for stablecoins and highlights Solana’s growing role in the crypto ecosystem.
Solana has become a popular blockchain for stablecoin issuance thanks to its fast transactions and low fees. As the broader crypto market gains momentum, the rising amount of USDC minted on Solana suggests increased on-chain activity, possibly driven by DeFi protocols, trading platforms, and payment apps choosing Solana for scalability.
Why This Matters for the Market
USDC is one of the most trusted and widely used stablecoins, fully backed by U.S. dollar reserves. Minting 1.2 billion USDC in just 10 days reflects increasing institutional and retail interest. A significant portion of this supply is being minted on Solana rather than Ethereum, showing a shift in blockchain preference.
This trend could reshape liquidity flows and developer focus in the stablecoin landscape. More USDC on Solana means more opportunities for dApps, lending protocols, and users who prefer lower-cost transactions without compromising speed or security.
Circle’s Long-Term Strategy on Solana
Circle has been steadily expanding its USDC footprint across multiple chains, but Solana seems to be gaining a larger share of the pie lately. With Solana’s ecosystem rebounding after past setbacks, the injection of fresh USDC liquidity is a positive signal for its ongoing recovery and adoption.
If this minting pace continues, September could set new records for USDC issuance on Solana — a trend that might ripple across the entire crypto space.
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