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Solana Stablecoin Holding Time Drops Below Two Minutes: A New On-Chain Capital Landscape in High-Frequency Payment Scenarios

Solana Stablecoin Holding Time Drops Below Two Minutes: A New On-Chain Capital Landscape in High-Frequency Payment Scenarios

The average holding time for stablecoins on Solana has plummeted from 29 hours to just 70 seconds, while Circle has minted $9.5 billion worth of USDC this month. On-chain data shows that the velocity of funds is now approaching real-time speeds, signaling Solana’s shift from a speculative trading platform to a production-grade payments infrastructure.

Blog Team2026-04-21

From Multichain Expansion to Structural Differentiation: Stablecoin Flows Are Reshaping the Competitive Landscape Between Solana and Layer 2s

From Multichain Expansion to Structural Differentiation: Stablecoin Flows Are Reshaping the Competitive Landscape Between Solana and Layer 2s

In April 2026, USDC minted on Solana reached $3.25 billion in a single week. The total supply of stablecoins on Base climbed to $4.81 billion, while Arbitrum ranked among the top networks for net cross-chain bridge inflows.

Blog Team2026-04-17

Circle CCTP Cross-Chain Auto Forwarding Launches on Solana: USDC Liquidity Integration Enters a New Phase

Circle CCTP Cross-Chain Auto Forwarding Launches on Solana: USDC Liquidity Integration Enters a New Phase

Circle has expanded CCTP cross-chain auto-forwarding and Bridge Kit support to Solana, marking a new phase where cross-chain USDC liquidity integration advances both technical standardization and seamless user experience in parallel.

A Beginner’s Guide to Earning Yield with GUSD Minting on Gate

A Beginner’s Guide to Earning Yield with GUSD Minting on Gate

Gate Launches Limited-Time GUSD Minting Promotion for New Users New users can now mint GUSD using USDT or USDC and start earning rewards, with reference annualized returns reaching up to 100%. Discover the event rules, earning mechanism, and how to participate.

Blog Team2026-04-13

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Gate Launches GUSD Minting New User Campaign Round 10 with Up to 100% Reference APR

Gate Launches GUSD Minting New User Campaign Round 10 with Up to 100% Reference APR

Gate is launching the 10th round of its GUSD minting promotion for new users, offering a reference annualized yield of up to 100%. Start earning and enjoy multiple financial rewards by minting GUSD with USDT or USDC.

Blog Team2026-04-10

Circle CPN Custodial Payment Network: USDC Monthly Transaction Volume Surpasses USDT for the First Time

Circle CPN Custodial Payment Network: USDC Monthly Transaction Volume Surpasses USDT for the First Time

On April 8, 2026, Circle launched the CPN Custodial Payment Solution, enabling institutions to settle in USDC using only fiat currency. According to data from Visa and Allium, USDC’s monthly transaction volume surpassed USDT for the first time.

Blog Team2026-04-09

Circle Mints $3.25 Billion USDC on Solana in a Single Week: Analyzing the Signals of Stablecoin Liquidity Migration

Circle Mints $3.25 Billion USDC on Solana in a Single Week: Analyzing the Signals of Stablecoin Liquidity Migration

Circle minted 3.25 billion USDC on the Solana blockchain in a single week, marking a new high for 2026. An additional 550 million USDC was minted within just 12 hours. This article examines the structural trend of stablecoin liquidity migrating to high-performance blockchains from three perspectives: on-chain data, market debates, and industry impact.

Blog Team2026-04-07

Circle USDC’s Governance Dilemma: From Freezing 16 Wallets to Unfreezing Under Public Pressure

Circle USDC’s Governance Dilemma: From Freezing 16 Wallets to Unfreezing Under Public Pressure

Circle has unfrozen one of the 16 USDC wallets previously blacklisted under public pressure. This article provides an in-depth analysis of the event’s background, timeline, community controversy, and the authenticity of the surrounding narrative. We also explore the potential structural impact on the stablecoin sector and examine future risk scenarios.

Blog Team2026-03-27

CLARITY Act Explained: Can USDC Still Earn Interest Under the Stablecoin Yield Ban?

CLARITY Act Explained: Can USDC Still Earn Interest Under the Stablecoin Yield Ban?

The proposed US CLARITY Act aims to ban interest-bearing stablecoins, causing Circle’s stock to plunge over 20% in a single day. This article analyzes the bill’s key provisions, market reactions, and the threefold structural impact on retail investors, institutions, and DeFi protocols.

Blog Team2026-03-25