As a blockchain engineer from Austin, I’ve watched USDC evolve from a simple stablecoin into the real pulse of digital finance. With 86% of stablecoin supply and a 2.81x faster capital velocity than USDT, it’s no longer about reserves—it’s about flow. Circle’s $582B valuation isn’t just a number; it’s the market finally recognizing regulated digital dollars as infrastructure, not speculation. Here’s what the data really shows.