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USDC Leads Crypto Card Spending as Top-Ups Reach $13.8 Billion

Bitcoin.com News·August 26, 2026·1 min read
USDC Leads Crypto Card Spending as Top-Ups Reach $13.8 Billion

Stablecoin card top-ups have reached $13.8 billion by August, with USDC and USDT leading the charge. This growth signals stablecoins expanding beyond trading and remittances into everyday consumer payments, challenging traditional card networks like Visa and Mastercard. The trend underscores increasing real-world utility for digital assets, potentially driving further adoption and regulatory attention.

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