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RWATimes on Nostr: 📰 USDC slips 4 basis points as 500M in new supply and the GENIUS Act collide ...

📰 USDC slips 4 basis points as 500M in new supply and the GENIUS Act collide
🗓️ Jun 03 2026 11:38 UTC - Joanna Newman

➤ USDC is experiencing increased trading volume and a slight slip from its $1.00 peg due to a $500 million minting on Solana and ongoing regulatory uncertainty surrounding the GENIUS Act.
➤ The market is processing this new supply against a backdrop of broader crypto market outflows and 'Extreme Fear', with institutions potentially using USDC as a temporary safe harbor.
➤ The primary driver of near-term pressure is regulatory uncertainty regarding reserve requirements and yield features, rather than a fundamental product issue, with key legislative developments expected by August 2026.

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🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/interactivecrypto-usdc-slips-4-basis-points-as-500-m-in-new-supply-and-the-genius-act-collide-2534155233