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Onchain Settlement Surges: Stablecoin Utility Drives Network Effects (CRCL Q1 2026 Earnings Call)
Circle is accelerating a historic transition toward an onchain economic operating system as digital dollar adoption shifts from trading to real-world commercial utility. The stablecoin network finished the first quarter with $77 billion of USDC in circulation, demonstrating a robust 28% year-over-year growth. Furthermore, a 263% year-over-year surge in transaction volume highlights how rapidly users are shifting toward digital dollar settlement rails.