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USDC transfers rose 49%, but Circle earned 8% less on its reserves

Circle’s quarterly results show why faster turnover need not mean higher issuer income: the size of the reserve and the yield it earns matter more.

US Becomes Net Bitcoin Importer for First Time Since 2022

According to Chainalysis, in 2026 the US became a net importer of bitcoin for the first time since 2022 by aggregate cross-border flows. The country also retains its lead in exporting digital dollars and tokenizing assets.

Visa Launches Platform for Stablecoin Integration

Visa has introduced the Visa Stablecoin Platform, enabling banks and fintech companies to integrate stablecoins into existing payment systems. The platform aims to simplify the use of digital assets among 15,000 financial institutions and 200 million merchants.