Tether Keeps Stablecoin Lead
Tether remains the dominant stablecoin by business transaction volume despite growing competition from Circle’s USDC. Data from NOWPayments shows that USDC transactions increased 209% year over year during the first half of 2026, while transaction volume grew 101%. USDT activity declined over the same period, but Tether still retained its leading position. Businesses are increasingly using both stablecoins for everyday operations, including payroll and treasury transfers, highlighting how digital dollars are becoming part of financial infrastructure rather than simply another crypto payment method. USDT continues to benefit from its scale, liquidity and widespread use across the crypto market. Users looking to exchange USDT can check the latest rates and available options on xbit.money before making a transaction.