CIRCLE'S USDC VOLUMES TOP TETHER'S USDT FOR FIRST TIME SINCE 2019

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Circle's USDC reached $2.2 trillion in 2026 transaction volume, capturing 64% market share and surpassing Tether's USDT for the first time since 2019. Mizuho raised its CRCL price target to $120, citing growth in prediction markets and agentic commerce as key drivers for stablecoin adoption.