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title: "USDC processed $36 trillion in H1 transactions, but Circle kept just 7 cents of every revenue dollar"
url: https://thecoingazette.com/usdc-processed-36-trillion-in-h1-transactions-but-circle-kept-just-7-cents-of-every-revenue-dollar/
date: 2026-10-16
modified: 2026-10-16
lang: en
author: "Coin Gazette Editorial"
description: "Stablecoin issuer Circle spent 93% of its first-half revenue on distribution, operations, and investment as USDC processed more than $36 trillion in transactions. The stablecoin issuer generated about $1.4 billion..."
categories:
  - "Featured"
  - "Stablecoins"
word_count: 77
---

# USDC processed $36 trillion in H1 transactions, but Circle kept just 7 cents of every revenue dollar

Stablecoin issuer Circle spent 93% of its first-half revenue on distribution, operations, and investment as USDC processed more than $36 trillion in transactions. The stablecoin issuer generated about $1.4 billion in revenue in the first six months of 2026, but $819 million went to distribution partners and transaction costs, while another $473 million covered operating…

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