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How Circle Makes Money From USDC—and Why Reserve Income Is Not Profit

The Defiant·November 1, 2026·1 min read
How Circle Makes Money From USDC—and Why Reserve Income Is Not Profit

Circle's Q2 accounts show $701.315 million in revenue and reserve income, yielding $48.214 million in net income after distribution costs, operating expenses, and taxes. The figures highlight how USDC's reserve interest generates substantial income, but costs and taxes reduce it to a modest profit margin.

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