USDC Processed $36 Trillion in First-Half Transactions While Circle Retained 7% of Revenue

WHY IT MATTERS

A stablecoin like USDC is a digital token designed to always be worth one US dollar. Think of it like a digital dollar that moves on blockchain networks instead of through banks. Circle is the company that creates and manages USDC. When the report says USDC processed $36 trillion, it means that much value was transferred using USDC — similar to how Visa or Mastercard process payments, but on crypto networks. The fact that Circle kept only 7 cents of every revenue dollar is like a store that sells $100 worth of goods but only makes $7 in profit before other expenses. This matters because it shows that even though stablecoins move huge amounts of money, the companies behind them may not earn as much as you might expect from those large numbers.