... behind USDT in issuance volume, many prefer USDC for its transparency and regulatory compliance. Its popularity is particularly noticeable in the U.S. and Europe, where regulators carefully consider the choice of digital assets. In the future, USDC could benefit from the adoption of specific laws regarding stablecoins: if the legal framework is favorable, institutional investors and companies may begin to use such tokens even more actively for settlements and fund storage. Circle also plans to expand ...

... years due to higher rates; however, by 2025, its growth has slowed. For the cryptocurrency market, periods of high dollar value often correlate with reduced risk appetite—investors prefer to hold funds in a reliable currency. Stablecoins such as USDT benefit from this situation as they serve as a digital equivalent of the dollar, allowing value retention within the cryptocurrency ecosystem without entering the banking system. Additionally, geopolitical uncertainty and local economic crises (e.g., ...