Apr 13, 2026

Stablecoin Monitor — 2026-04-13

The total stablecoin market cap has surpassed $326 billion as of April 2026, reflecting a 38.4% surge year-over-year, with USDC continuing to gain ground on Tether. Regulatory momentum is accelerating under the U.S. GENIUS Act, which mandates monthly reserve disclosures and full audits — and Tether has reportedly hired a Big Four accounting firm to conduct its first full USDT reserve audit. The OCC and Federal Reserve face a July 2026 deadline to finalize technical standards for reserve audits and cybersecurity requirements.

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Apr 12, 2026

Stablecoin Monitor — 2026-04-12

The stablecoin market hit an all-time high of $318.6 billion in total market cap as of April 11, with USDC posting a 1.64% weekly gain and adding $1.27 billion to its reserves. Regulatory momentum continues to build globally, with the OCC and Federal Reserve facing a July 2026 deadline to finalize technical standards under the GENIUS Act, while Tether continues restructuring its disclosure framework to meet MiCA requirements. Global crypto regulation analysis published this week highlights ongoing tensions between USD-denominated stablecoin dominance and European regulatory constraints.

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Apr 11, 2026

Stablecoin Monitor — 2026-04-11

The stablecoin market hit a new all-time high of $318.6 billion on April 11, edging closer to the $320 billion milestone, with USDC posting a 1.64% weekly gain as institutional inflows continue. Global regulatory frameworks are tightening, with new reporting requirements under the GENIUS Act and MiCA reshaping compliance obligations for major issuers. Chainalysis projects the stablecoin market could eventually reach $1.5 quadrillion in volume, underscoring the sector's long-term growth trajectory.

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Apr 10, 2026

Stablecoin Monitor — April 10, 2026

Circle minted $1 billion of USDC in a single 24-hour period as institutional demand remains strong, while Polymarket launched its own proprietary stablecoin to reduce dependence on USDC. Meanwhile, the U.S. Treasury is moving to propose new anti-money-laundering demands on stablecoin issuers, adding a fresh regulatory dimension just as the GENIUS Act's rulemaking phase accelerates.

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Apr 5, 2026

Stablecoin Monitor — April 5, 2026

The total stablecoin market surpassed $317 billion this week, fueled by $1.36 billion in weekly inflows, as USDC posted its sharpest quarterly gains relative to USDT since the 2022 bear market. The USDC market cap is approaching an all-time high of approximately $80 billion amid institutional demand and capital flight from traditional markets. Meanwhile, regulatory implementation timelines under the GENIUS Act are heating up, with U.S. agencies required to publish implementing rules by mid-2026.

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Mar 29, 2026

Stablecoin Monitor — March 29, 2026

The stablecoin market shed $1.04 billion this week as USDC led outflows while USDT held its dominant position at 58% market share. Tether made headlines by formally hiring KPMG for a full USDT audit and bringing in PwC as it prepares for U.S. expansion under the GENIUS Act — a major transparency milestone for the long-scrutinized issuer. Meanwhile, the broader stablecoin sector debates the implications of proposed yield-restriction legislation for Circle's USDC growth.

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Mar 27, 2026

Stablecoin Monitor — March 27, 2026

The stablecoin market was dominated this week by two major developments: Circle's stock suffered its worst single-day decline on record after a new draft of U.S. legislation threatened to ban stablecoin yield/rewards, while rival Tether announced it has hired KPMG to conduct the first full independent audit of its $185 billion USDT reserves. Meanwhile, the DeFi protocol Resolv suffered a catastrophic $25 million exploit, sending its USR stablecoin crashing 70%.

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Mar 22, 2026

Stablecoin Monitor — March 22, 2026

The stablecoin market is navigating a complex moment: capital is rotating into USDC and USDT as Bitcoin weakens, while institutional investors show a clear preference for USDC's regulatory compliance profile. The broader $316 billion market sees its top five stablecoins controlling 89% of total supply, even as USDT faces continued headwinds from its January decline.

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