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USDC traded $40.2 billion on DEXs during Q3 weekends while banks were closed

Crypto Briefing·October 12, 2026·1 min read
USDC traded $40.2 billion on DEXs during Q3 weekends while banks were closed

USDC traded $40.2 billion on decentralized exchanges during Q3 weekends while traditional banks were closed. This highlights the growing shift toward decentralized finance, challenging traditional banking's operational limitations. The weekend trading volume underscores USDC's role as a 24/7 settlement layer, bypassing conventional banking hours.

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