Key Points Combined, Tether and USDC account for 90% of the total value of the stablecoin market. While the use cases for Tether and USDC are similar, USDC appears to be gaining more traction with U.S.-based businesses. USDC has a clear edge over Tether when it comes to regulatory and compliance issues. 10 stocks we like better than USDC › The global stablecoin market grew by 50% in 2025, but two stablecoin giants continue to dominate the industry: Tether (CRYPTO: USDT) and USDC (CRYPTO: USDC). ...