Stablecoin issuer Circle's stock, CRCL, has surged over 100% in the past month, mainly driven by analysts upgrading its rating and the market's growing expectations for USDC demand. Analysts believe that in a high-interest-rate environment, Circle's interest income from holding USDC reserve assets is likely to increase. At the same time, scenarios like tokenized assets, prediction markets, and AI payments have expanded the demand for USDC usage. Data shows that since October 2025, the total market cap of the crypto market has dropped by about 44%, while USDC's market cap has remained relatively stable, reflecting its role more as a payment and settlement infrastructure rather than a speculative asset. (CoinDesk) https://www.(wublock123.com)/index.php?m=content&c=index&a=show&catid=6&id=58190