Solana’s Stablecoin Market Hits $236 Billion ATH, Circle Mints $250M USDC

The stablecoin market on the Solana blockchain has reached a new all-time high, with the total supply hitting $236 billion. This surge includes significant growth in the supply of major stablecoins like Circle’s USDC, which saw a 146.45% increase, and Tether’s USDT, which grew by 126.74% on the platform since the start of the year. In April alone, Circle minted approximately $1.75 billion in USDC on Solana, with the latest addition being $250 million. Additionally, $1 billion in USDT was minted recently. This increase in stablecoin supply coincides with a broader trend of rising stablecoin volumes across the cryptocurrency market, which are currently at their highest levels while the overall crypto market cap remains around May 2021 levels. Notably, Solana’s stablecoin market cap has reached $12.8 billion, despite Solana’s price being 50% below its all-time high. To continue reading this as well as other DeFi and Web3 news, visit us at thedefiant.io

Source: The Defiant