
Circle’s accelerated USDC issuance on Solana—now at 1.75 billion minted in 2026—underscores the network’s expanding role in stablecoin transactions and blockchain-based payments.
On January 6, OnchainLens reported that Circle minted 1 billion USDC on the Solana blockchain in the past 24 hours, bringing the total minted on Solana in 2026 to 1.75 billion USDC. The pace of issuance reflects continued strong demand for USDC on Solana, building on prior large-scale minting activity. This follows Circle's earlier $500 million USDC mint in December 2025, which contributed to a cumulative $18 billion issuance since October of that year and aligns with Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire’s praise of Solana’s high transaction volumes and suitability for financial services.