🪙 #BigTechStablecoin – June 2025 Update

🔍 Key Highlights:

USDC holds about 24–29% market share (~$60B market cap), second to USDT’s dominant 63–65% ($140B).

Overall stablecoin market value is around $205–230B, with USDC recently hitting an all-time high.

📈 Circle’s IPO Success:

Circle’s June 2025 IPO jumped 168%, valuing the company at $18–19B and raising over $1.1B.

Most revenue (~98%) comes from USDC reserves boosted by rising interest rates, though earnings could fall if rates drop.

💡 Big Tech Moves:

Meta is planning a new stablecoin initiative for Facebook and WhatsApp, likely using USDC or USDT rails.

Payments giants Visa and PayPal continue expanding stablecoin integrations with projects like Visa’s USDC pilot and PayPal’s PYUSD.

📊 Why This Matters:

Stablecoins handled $27–35 trillion in transfers during 2024, surpassing Visa and MasterCard volumes.

Big Tech’s involvement signals wider adoption but also increases regulatory attention.

🔑 Takeaways:

USDC & USDT remain the leading stablecoins, with Circle’s strong IPO fueling USDC’s growth.

Collaboration between Big Tech and financial firms is accelerating stablecoin use cases.

Regulatory challenges remain key for future growth.

Stay informed and ahead with #BigTechStablecoin — the future of digital payments is here.