USDC in the spotlight: latest news

Coinbase has decided to pause its services in Argentina after one year of operations. The company will stop peso to USDC trades, although it will still allow crypto-to-crypto transactions. Coinbase is now shifting its focus towards enhancing infrastructure and building partnerships.

Bybit has launched WhiteWhale on its Alpha platform, offering traders the opportunity to participate in a Token Splash event that includes a 100,000 USDC airdrop.

In a major development for digital asset markets, a notable $250 million injection of USDC has been minted, significantly reshaping crypto liquidity.

Jupiter has introduced JupUSD, a stablecoin backed by reserves from BlackRock's BUIDL and USDC, which is designed to be pegged to the U.S. dollar. This stablecoin is integrated into Jupiter's lending, trading, and overall ecosystem.

Data from Token Terminal indicates that the quarterly transfer volume of USDC on Arbitrum has risen by 80% compared to the previous year, highlighting a notable surge in user activity.

Coinbase announced its exit from Argentina, with peso-to-USDC trading set to conclude in January 2026. This decision will impact local cryptocurrency users and their access to stablecoins.

On-chain analytics platform Whale Alert reported a significant minting of USDC, amounting to $250 million. This strategic injection is seen as a positive indicator of market confidence.

The USDC stablecoin will be utilized for retail payments in Japan and Korea, following two announcements made during the holiday period. Coinbase has secured a partnership with companies in Korea to facilitate this initiative.

Circle's chief strategy officer, Dante Disparte, stated that USDC is emerging as the tokenized dollar infrastructure within today's financial system, distinguishing itself from other stablecoins.

Coinbase will halt USDC trading against the Argentine peso starting January 31, 2026, though cryptocurrency transfers will still be operational.

Coinbase has announced the cessation of peso-to-USDC trading in Argentina after a year of operations. The exchange stated that crypto-to-crypto trading will remain available and encouraged customers to convert and withdraw their funds within a 30-day period.

TRUMP Coin's recent cash out of $94 million in USDC has raised concerns within the cryptocurrency community.

Coinbase announced to its Argentine users on January 3, 2026, that it will end peso-to-USDC trading on its platform as of January 31, 2026.

Coinbase has announced the termination of peso-to-USDC trading in Argentina, less than a year after its launch in the country.

While USDC is smaller than Tether in terms of market size, it offers significant advantages and benefits.

Coinbase announced that it will suspend peso-to-USDC conversions and local bank withdrawals for users in Argentina starting January 4, 2026. This decision sets the stage for a significant test for Coinbase's stock on Monday.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong shared the company's strategic plans for 2026, which emphasize the development of stablecoins, the Ethereum layer-2 solution Base, and the expansion of product offerings to include stock trading.

Coinbase is cutting its direct fiat connections to Argentina, which disrupts a vital channel for residents looking to access dollar-pegged stablecoins.

Although USDC is smaller than Tether, it offers significant advantages.

Golden Ten Data reported that a U.S. official confirmed there were no casualties among U.S. personnel during operations in Venezuela on January 3rd.

Tom Lee has projected a bullish outlook for Bitcoin, forecasting a price surge to $180,000. This potential rally could significantly impact the cryptocurrency markets.

Three major whale wallets invested nearly $10 million in USDC into the new trading token Lighter shortly after its public launch. Coinbase announced that spot trading for LIT will commence soon.

Polygon achieved a record high in stablecoin active wallets at the end of 2025, demonstrating significant user adoption, rapid growth, and an increase in real-world payment applications.

Philadelphia Federal Reserve President Harker indicated that the Federal Reserve could potentially lower interest rates further if inflation decreases.

Turkmenistan has legalized cryptocurrency mining and trading following a new law signed by President Berdimuhamedov. However, the country continues to enforce strict internet controls and maintains bans on certain payment methods.