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For all the talk about stablecoins being interchangeable commodities, the numbers from the first half of 2026 paint a starkly different picture. USDT and USDC, the two behemoths that together control 83% of the $315 billion stablecoin market, are no longer competing for the same turf. Instead, they are carving out entirely distinct domains. According to the original report, Dune Analytics data compiled by Cointelegraph shows USDT processed roughly $95 billion in commercial payment settlements in the first half of the year. USDC managed a fraction of that, just $14 billion. The gap widens further in business-to-business transactions, where USDT held 92% of the market. USDT’s Grip on Commercial Payments The Tron network remains the backbone of this payment dominance. It is the largest host for USDT, and on that chain, about 93% of the token supply sits in regular wal
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The European Union has started preparing changes to its Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) as stablecoins expand across global markets. Policymakers want stronger oversight for crypto issuers based outside the bloc. They also aim to update the framework for emerging payment technologies. The review follows rapid stablecoin adoption and changing international regulations. Consequently, EU officials believe existing rules no longer address the growing cross-border nature of digital assets. The European Commission will collect industry feedback until September 30 before deciding the next legislative steps. Stablecoins Push Regulatory Review EU officials want MiCA to address stablecoins issued by companies outside Europe. Currently, the regulation lacks specific rules for many foreign issuers serving European users. Moreover, stablecoin activity continues accelerating worldwide.
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The post Stablecoin Supply Is Falling And Bitcoin May Be Paying The Price appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Stablecoin supply is shrinking, and it’s becoming one of the biggest reasons behind Bitcoin’s weak price action. New data from CryptoQuant shows fresh stablecoin inflows to exchanges have dropped 31% yearly. Meanwhile, the combined supply of USDT and USDC is also falling, reducing the buying power needed to support Bitcoin’s recovery. Stablecoin Supply Is Falling, … Source: https://coinpedia.org/news/stablecoin-supply-is-falling-and-bitcoin-may-be-paying-the-price/
This move may accelerate institutional adoption of blockchain for transactions, potentially boosting Solana's market position and utility.
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Stablecoin-settled perpetual contracts tied to traditional financial assets topped $1.1 trillion in trading volume during the first half of 2026, according to Binance Research, underscoring the growing role of stablecoins in tokenized financial markets. According to Binance Research, stablecoins are increasingly being used to settle TradFi-linked perpetual contracts, a market that’s grown to roughly 11% of all crypto perpetual trading volume in the first five months of 2026. TradFi perpetual volume and Binance market share. Source: Binance Research Beyond derivatives trading, Binance Research said stablecoins are increasingly being used as long-term stores of value rather than temporary trading assets. It found that 30% of Binance exchange users now hold more than half of their portfolios in stablecoins, up from 4% in 2020. Related: French banking giant Crédit Agricole launches
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The post Tether Sees Historic $5B Exchange Outflow: Is Smart Money Preparing for the Next Crypto Rally? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The crypto market may have just witnessed one of its most intriguing liquidity shifts this year. Tether (USDT) on Ethereum recorded a record-breaking daily exchange outflow, even as investors realized nearly $2.92 million in profits, the highest level in five months. Under normal circumstances, heavy profit-taking would suggest capital is leaving the market. This time, … Source: https://coinpedia.org/price-analysis/tether-sees-historic-5b-exchange-outflow-is-smart-money-preparing-for-the-next-crypto-rally/
Circle Gateway's surge in USDC transfers highlights the growing reliance on efficient cross-chain solutions, impacting stablecoin market dynamics.
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The expansion of MiCA rules could reshape global crypto markets, prompting regulatory alignment and impacting cross-border stablecoin operations.
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A new Binance Research report said stablecoins are fast becoming a preferred settlement layer for tokenized TradFi markets while gaining traction in payments and savings.
