USDC Treasury Issues 250 Million USDC on Solana Network

Recent on-chain data shows Circle significantly expanded USDC supply on Solana, with large-scale minting activity accelerating in early 2026, highlighting increased stablecoin liquidity on the network.

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Summary

Circle minted 1 billion USDC on the Solana network within a 24-hour period, according to blockchain analytics firm OnchainLens. The data indicates that approximately 1.75 billion USDC has been minted on Solana since the beginning of 2026, signaling a sharp increase in stablecoin issuance on the network.

Terms & Concepts
  • USDC: A U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoin issued by Circle, designed to maintain a 1:1 value with the U.S. dollar.
  • Minting: The creation of new cryptocurrency tokens on a blockchain, increasing the circulating supply.
  • Solana Network: A high-throughput blockchain platform known for fast transaction speeds and low fees.