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ChainCatcher message: According to Whale Alert monitoring, the USDC Treasury has burned approximately 61.5 million USDC on the Ethereum chain.

Summary: The depreciation of the US dollar results from a combination of declining real purchasing power, gradual strengthening driven by fiscal policy, and long-term changes in real interest rates and holding costs. Traditional banking systems, constrained by regulation, capital requirements, and risk weights, generate spillover demand for US dollars, and stablecoins precisely fill this demand gap. Differences in regulatory frameworks and business positioning lead to variations in collateral structures among different stablecoins, while internally, an implicit credit hierarchy also forms. The quality, transparency, and credibility of stablecoin collateral and issuers are becoming key factors in determining their price stability, liquidity priority, and long-term funding preferences. Once stablecoins reach a certain scale, they have begun to become an important structural force influencing short-term US dollar interest rates. Looking ahead to 2026, stablecoins are more likely to serve as a "water reservoir" and distribution layer for the US dollar, with their reserve assets providing stable short-term US Treasury purchases, which in turn are influencing the dollar itself.

PANews March 2 News, according to Lookonchain monitoring, the dormant wallet (0x1C70) has suddenly become active in the past five hours, spending 1 million USDC to buy PAXG and XAUT. The wallet still holds 4 million USDC and may continue to buy.

Odaily Planet Daily reports that according to Lookonchain monitoring, a trader named majorexploiter spent $4.53 million USDC nine hours ago betting on Arsenal Football Club to win on March 1, 2026, and earned a profit of $2.42 million. Data shows that within less than 3 days, he placed 3 consecutive related bets, all of which were profitable, with a total profit of approximately $3.67 million.

Gate News bot message, in the past 24 hours, a whale identified as "0x96d" has spent $4M USDC to buy 145,741 HYPE at $27.45, and is currently having a floating profit of over $500K.

PengoPay is a multi-chain stablecoin payment platform supporting Ethereum and Solana, facilitating secure transactions with Tether and USDC. It aims to enhance global transaction security and expand to more blockchains, minimizing hacking risks while meeting user needs.

Cardano introduced its new stablecoin, USDCx, backed by Circle’s USDC. The new stablecoin will help expand DeFi and improve interoperability across the blockchain network. The announcement follows Cardano’s introduction of its new stablecoin, USDCx, which Circle backs 1:1 with its widely used USD

Circle's CEO Jeremy Allaire emphasized the integration of AI, blockchain, and stablecoins in transforming economic activity. The company reported strong Q4 earnings, with revenue of $770M, a 72% rise in USDC supply, and a significant stock price increase post-announcement.

The article discusses whether stablecoin issuers like Circle and Tether building their own public chains could impact Ethereum's future. The conclusion is that Ethereum will not be "cooling off" because of this; instead, it will benefit from the multi-chain issuance of stablecoins and a good balance of fees and speed. Despite competition, Ethereum still dominates the stablecoin market and maintains strong network effects and a robust developer ecosystem.

Circle announced on the X platform that Canza Finance has integrated USDC into cross-border transactions and structured asset models to enhance its usability in emerging markets, especially in the field of efficient financial instruments. Canza Finance is committed to promoting financial access, including asset tokenization, cross-chain transfers, and other areas.

USDC will be launched on Morph via Circle's CCTP as a USD-denominated settlement asset. CCTP supports USDC transfers across blockchains, ensuring 1:1 supply consistency, and is suitable for scenarios such as payments and cross-border remittances, helping to develop Morph's payment and settlement capabilities.

The stock price of stablecoin issuer Circle surged significantly after the earnings report was released, reaching a new high since November. As a result, hedge funds suffered a loss of $500 million. Circle's Q4 earnings report showed better-than-expected revenue and profit performance. Bernstein maintained its $190 target price, indicating the market's optimism about its future growth.

Circle (CRCL) stock price briefly surged past $90 after the earnings report, reaching a recent high and continuing approximately a 30% increase. Bernstein and Mizuho Securities both issued ratings on its future performance, with Bernstein predicting a target price of $190, and Mizuho raising its target to $90. The earnings report showed revenue growth and diversification for Circle, especially with an increased proportion of USDC held in-house. Additionally, the activity level of the predictive market Polymarket is seen as a key factor for sustained growth, but the risk of rate cuts could impact reserve income and stock performance.

Circle's stock price rose due to better-than-expected Q4 performance, surpassing $90 at its peak. Analysts remain optimistic about its growth potential, believing that Circle is performing well in infrastructure expansion and new product development, and expect revenue diversification to enhance overall profitability.

The essay analyzes the market capitalization of stablecoins, highlighting Tether's dominance at 59.30% of a total market cap of $315.33B. It lists other key stablecoins like USD Coin and Dai, detailing their market caps and 24-hour volumes.

Circle's quarterly earnings surpassed expectations, highlighting strong growth in USDC supply and onchain activity. CEO Jeremy Allaire emphasized the convergence of AI, blockchain, and stablecoins for future economic participation, leading to a 35% stock surge.

On February 26, 2026, from 15:15 to 15:30 (UTC), ETH experienced a significant price fluctuation. The candlestick data shows a return of -0.96%, with the price range fluctuating between 2016.51 and 2042.51 USDT, with an amplitude of 1.27%. During this period, market trading volume sharply increased compared to the previous hour, market attention heightened, volatility intensified, and investor sentiment turned cautious. The main driving force behind this fluctuation was changes in the on-chain capital flow structure. Large transfers by ETH whales occurred in the morning hours, with inflows into a certain trading platform, and short-term selling pressure concentrated, further accelerating the downward movement.

On-Chain Detective ZachXBT is investigating a user who has been actively betting on Axiom on Polymarket, having invested $70,000 USDC in a new prediction market account. The user's funds are linked to active Axiom users and they use the nickname "JustADegen" on the Fomo platform.