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Zand expands USDC support for UAE cross-border payments

Cryptobriefing.com reports that Zand, a UAE digital bank, has expanded its stablecoin infrastructure to include Circle’s USDC. This initiative allows eligible businesses to utilize both the Zand Dirham stablecoin and USDC for payments, settlement, and treasury operations. The move aims to connect the regulated Dirham-backed token with a widely used dollar stablecoin to facilitate cross-border financial activity. Zand’s Dirham stablecoin is already fully backed by reserves and operates across multiple public blockchains. By enabling interoperability between these regulated assets, the bank seeks to create a seamless channel for moving value between UAE and global digital ecosystems. This development supports the UAE’s Digital Economy Strategy, which aims to double the digital economy's contribution to non-oil GDP by 2032.

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Circle mints $5B USDC as market cap hits $73.88B

Cryptobriefing.com reports that Circle minted $5 billion in USDC during the week ending August 26, marking the largest single-week issuance since early 2026. This surge pushed the stablecoin's market cap to approximately $73.88 billion, a 2.67% increase over seven days. The $5 billion figure represents gross issuance, with redemptions reducing the net supply growth. Circle and Tether together minted roughly $3 billion in stablecoins within a 48-hour window earlier in the week. USDC's adjusted on-chain transaction count rose 31.5% week-over-week, indicating heightened activity. A significant portion of this minting occurred on Solana, including a $250 million transaction on August 20 and a $1 billion mint within 24 hours five days later. This activity coincided with Circle being selected as the technical provider for Hyperliquid's $5 billion USDC reserve.