Circle's USDC Minting on Solana Sets New 2026 Record

Circle minted $3.25 billion USDC on Solana in 7 days, the largest weekly stablecoin minting volume in 2026. This surge pushes total USDC supply on Solana to $8.64 billion, signaling a significant concentration of fresh liquidity on one of the fastest-growing settlement networks in crypto. The minting activity is specifically tied to Solana and is attributed to Circle’s deliberate corporate action and anticipation of demand on the chain.