Circle's USDC outpaces growth of Tether's USDT for second year running

Circle's USDC has outpaced the growth of Tether's USDT for the second consecutive year, demonstrating a significant trend in the cryptocurrency market where Circle's stablecoin is attracting a larger share of users and adoption compared to its leading competitor, Tether. This sustained growth highlights the increasing confidence in USDC and reflects broader changes in the stablecoin landscape as investors seek alternatives to traditional stablecoins. source: https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/01/06/circle-s-usdc-outpaces-growth-of-tether-s-usdt-for-second-year-running