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Dune data shows Tether’s USDT has become crypto\u2019s dominant payments stablecoin while Circle’s USDC powers DeFi, highlighting how blockchain choice shapes stablecoin use.<\/p>\n
The world\u2019s biggest stablecoins are increasingly becoming chain-specific financial products, with Tether\u2019s USDt (USDT) and Circle\u2019s USDC (USDC) serving distinct roles across the crypto ecosystem rather than competing head-on.<\/p>\n
Dune\u2019s Digital Asset Brief<\/em> found<\/a> that USDT overwhelmingly dominates onchain payments. During the first half of 2026, the biggest stablecoin settled about $95 billion in identified commerce payments, compared with $14 billion for second-biggest USDC. It also accounted for roughly 92% of the $48 billion in business-to-business payment volume. On Tron, USDT\u2019s largest network, around 93% of the token\u2019s supply is held in ordinary wallets rather than on exchanges, underscoring its role as a payment and remittance asset.<\/p>\n USDC, meanwhile, has established itself as the dominant stablecoin in decentralized finance. USDC on Base processed roughly $2.6 trillion in transfer volume in June, the highest of any token-chain pair, while on Ethereum, that stablecoin handled another $1.6 trillion. <\/p>\n Read more<\/p>\n<\/p>\n If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. Follow us on\u00a0Google News<\/a><\/span>\u00a0too, click on the star and choose us from your favorites.<\/span><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n If you want to read more News<\/a> articles, you can visit our General category.<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n