Circle paid $819 million to USDC partners in the first half of 2026
Circle's strategy of high partner payouts for USDC growth may strain margins, impacting long-term sustainability and market expansion efforts. The post Circle paid $819 million to USDC partners in the first half of 2026...
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Circle's strategy of high partner payouts for USDC growth may strain margins, impacting long-term sustainability and market expansion efforts.
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