OpenUSD Launch Hits Circle Shares but USDC Network Holds, Says Talos

The launch of OpenUSD, a consortium-backed stablecoin, caused a 17% drop in Circle’s share price, but analysis by Talos shows USDC’s network remains dominant with 79% of onchain transfer volume in early 2026. The main challenge from OpenUSD is economic, redistributing reserve income across partners rather than reducing USDC's supply immediately, and regulatory frameworks currently favour established issuers like Circle.

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