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Circle paid $819M to USDC partners in H1 2026, keeping just 7 cents per dollar as profit

Protocol Fundamentals
16 Oct 2026
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Circle paid $819M to USDC partners in H1 2026, keeping just 7 cents per dollar as profit

In the first half of 2026, Circle generated about $1.4 billion in revenue from its USDC stablecoin but paid $819 million (59%) to distribution partners and transaction costs. After spending $473 million on operating expenses like licenses and compliance, Circle's net profit was around $98 million, or roughly 7 cents per dollar earned. The company relies heavily on partner networks like Coinbase and Binance, which recently signed a $100 million deal with Circle, helping USDC reach 77% of global stablecoin transaction volume by mid-2026. Circle plans to expand into 40-50 emerging markets and acquire Tazapay for $400 million in 2027, but its thin profit margin and high partner payouts will be key factors to watch going forward.

As of Oct 16, 2026 19:53 WIB, Binance Coin (BNB) trades on Pluang at Rp13.055.380 with a 1-day gain of 1.34%. The platform shows a market cap of Rp1.761,76 trillion and a 24-hour trading volume of Rp26,2 trillion. This strong activity in BNB, a key partner in Circle's USDC network, highlights ongoing investor interest amid Circle's strategic moves and partner payouts.

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