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USDT leads payments in emerging markets, USDC dominates DeFi with $8.3T transfers in Jan 2026

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07 Jul 2026
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USDT leads payments in emerging markets, USDC dominates DeFi with $8.3T transfers in Jan 2026

The stablecoin market has surpassed $320 billion, with Tether's USDT holding 59% of supply and Circle's USDC about 24%. Despite USDT's larger supply, USDC processed $8.3 trillion in transfers in January 2026, compared to USDT's $1.7 trillion, driven by USDC's dominance in DeFi on fast, low-fee networks like Layer-2 chains and Solana. USDT remains the preferred payment stablecoin in emerging markets due to low fees on Tron. Regulatory frameworks like the US GENIUS Act and Europe's MiCA will impact stablecoin issuers, with Circle well-prepared for compliance. Investors should watch USDC supply shifts as a sign of growing institutional and DeFi activity.

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