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Why a Crypto Whale Is Accumulating $2 Million in LIT with USDC—Unpacking the $8.03 Million Buying Spree Over Five Days

Why a Crypto Whale Is Accumulating $2 Million in LIT with USDC—Unpacking the $8.03 Million Buying Spree Over Five Days

A $2 million stablecoin deposit quietly entered the Lighter platform on January 2, 2026, and was swiftly converted into the platform’s native token, LIT. This transaction was just one part of a five-day streak of large-scale accumulation.

Blog Team2026-01-04

Circle Mints 1 Billion USDC on Solana: Surge in Institutional Demand or a Sign of Market Shift?

Circle Mints 1 Billion USDC on Solana: Surge in Institutional Demand or a Sign of Market Shift?

In the past nine hours, stablecoin issuer Circle has minted another $1 billion worth of USDC on the Solana network.

Blog Team2025-12-31

Circle Mints Another 500 Million USDC—Solana Emerges as the Core Growth Engine for Stablecoins

Circle Mints Another 500 Million USDC—Solana Emerges as the Core Growth Engine for Stablecoins

A $500 million transaction quietly moved across the blockchain explorer, signaling a wave of capital flows totaling $18 billion since October—reshaping the landscape of the crypto market.

Blog Team2025-12-23

Visa Partners with Circle to Launch USDC Settlement on Solana: A Milestone Collaboration Bridging Traditional Finance and the Crypto World

Visa Partners with Circle to Launch USDC Settlement on Solana: A Milestone Collaboration Bridging Traditional Finance and the Crypto World

Global payments giant Visa has announced the launch of stablecoin settlement services in the United States, allowing financial institutions to use USDC, issued by Circle, for settlements.

Blog Team2025-12-18

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Mastering the Future of Payments: An In-Depth Look at Tangem Hardware Wallet and Tangem Pay

Mastering the Future of Payments: An In-Depth Look at Tangem Hardware Wallet and Tangem Pay

Your crypto assets are securely stored on a card the size of a credit card or a sleek ring. With a simple tap at the checkout counter, your USDC payment is instantly processed—this isn’t science fiction anymore, it’s the reality Tangem delivers.

Blog Team2025-12-10

A New Era for Crypto in the US: CFTC Approves BTC, ETH, and USDC as Collateral in the Derivatives Market

A New Era for Crypto in the US: CFTC Approves BTC, ETH, and USDC as Collateral in the Derivatives Market

Acting Chair of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission, Caroline D. Pham, announced at a press conference on December 8, 2025, the official launch of a pilot program allowing Bitcoin, Ethereum, and USDC to be used as collateral in the derivatives market.

Blog Team2025-12-09

What are the unique advantages of Gate GUSD?

What are the unique advantages of Gate GUSD?

Against the backdrop of a stablecoin market long dominated by USDT and USDC, Gate GUSD introduces a fresh alternative to the crypto world with its unique “yield stacking” model.

Blog Team2025-11-03

Gate GUSD vs. Traditional Stablecoins: How Dual Yields Are Redefining the Value Logic of the Crypto Market?

Gate GUSD vs. Traditional Stablecoins: How Dual Yields Are Redefining the Value Logic of the Crypto Market?

Today, as the competition in stablecoins enters its second half, GUSD is breaking the market pattern dominated by USDT and USDC with its "dual yield" mechanism, ushering in a new era where stablecoins can not only hedge risks but also appreciate in value.

Blog Team2025-10-15

GUSD vs USDT vs USDC: Which Is the Best Stablecoin Choice in the RWA Era

GUSD vs USDT vs USDC: Which Is the Best Stablecoin Choice in the RWA Era

In the current context where RWA has become the focus of the industry, the respective advantages and disadvantages of GUSD, USDT, and USDC are worth a thorough analysis.

Blog Team2025-09-25