Circle minted roughly 5 billion USDC in a week, chasing a $150B 2026 target as USDC's supply race with Tether's USDT intensifies.

USDT added 1.6 million new holders in the past week, nearly triple USDC's 591,100, as Tether's total user base surpasses 650 million.

Circle's stock rallies 30% after a 42% decline as investors reassess USDC's $73B circulation growth, reserve income, and stablecoin competitive