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Circle minted 1 billion USDC on Solana on January 14, 2026, as part of on-chain news showing strong stablecoin growth. The total USDC supply on the network now stands at 4.25 billion. The network upgrade earlier in the year improved throughput and reduced costs, helping drive adoption. Transaction speeds and low fees continue to attract users and developers to the chain.
Circle Mints 1B USDC on Solana, Total Hits 4.25B in 2026
  • Circle minted 1B USDC on Solana today
  • Total USDC minted in 2026 now stands at 4.25B
  • Solana sees growing stablecoin activity and adoption

ircle, the issuer behind USD Coin (USDC), has minted a whopping 1 billion USDC on Solana today. This single-day mint is one of the largest in recent months, further solidifying Solana’s place in the stablecoin ecosystem. With today’s mint, the total USDC minted on Solana in 2026 has reached 4.25 billion, signaling both strong demand and usage on the network.

This surge comes amid increasing activity on Solana, which has been gaining attention for its fast transaction speeds and low fees—ideal conditions for stablecoin transactions, DeFi, and payments.

Why Solana Is the Go-To Chain for USDC

Solana has emerged as a key blockchain for USDC minting in 2026. Circle’s ongoing support and frequent large mints on the network show strong confidence in Solana’s infrastructure. The chain’s ability to handle high throughput and its growing DeFi ecosystem make it attractive for stablecoins like USDC.

With major mints like this, Solana is positioning itself as a leader in stablecoin utility, rivaling Ethereum and other chains that historically dominated the space.

UPDATE: Circle minted 1,000,000,000 $USDC on Solana today, bringing a total of 4.25B $USDC minted so far in 2026. pic.twitter.com/tay3sMaqIK

— Cointelegraph (@Cointelegraph) January 14, 2026

What This Means for the Crypto Market

The consistent growth in USDC minted on Solana reflects rising on-chain activity and user trust in both Circle and the Solana blockchain. It’s also a positive sign for developers and platforms building within the Solana ecosystem, as more liquidity can translate to deeper markets and more utility for users.

As 2026 progresses, continued large-scale mints could indicate broader trends in crypto adoption, institutional involvement, and stablecoin usage across new applications and regions.

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