{"id":20183,"date":"2025-04-02T11:02:20","date_gmt":"2025-04-02T11:02:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/?p=20183"},"modified":"2025-04-02T11:02:20","modified_gmt":"2025-04-02T11:02:20","slug":"coinbase-circles-usdc-profits-highlights-new-crypto-to-explode","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/?p=20183","title":{"rendered":"Coinbase Circles USDC Profits, Highlights New Crypto to Explode"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p>What happens if you build the second-largest stablecoin in the world, with over $60B in market cap \u2013 but someone else earns most of the profits?<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s exactly the situation that Circle finds itself in with $USDC.<\/p>\n<p>But while it\u2019s a bit awkward for Circle, $USDC\u2019s success highlights a major crypto win, setting the stage for other <a href=\"https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/best-new-cryptocurrency-projects-to-watch-in-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener \">new crypto<\/a> to explode as the year progresses.<\/p>\n<h2>Coinbase Earns Majority of the Revenue Share from $USDC Reserves<\/h2>\n<p>A recent filing has unveiled that Coinbase Global receives 50% of the residual revenue generated from the reserves backing Circle\u2019s $USDC stablecoin.<\/p>\n<p>This revenue-sharing agreement is influenced by the amount of $USDC held on Coinbase\u2019s exchange, directly impacting Coinbase\u2019s share of Circle\u2019s reserve income.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a great deal for Coinbase, which made $908M off $USDC in 2024 and is one of the linchpins of the crypto economy with its established and <a href=\"https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/upcoming-coinbase-listings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener \">upcoming token listings<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>And it\u2019s not a one-off for the exchange:<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-437293\" src=\"https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/coinbase-makes-money-USDC-ETH-2025-04-02.png?w=607&amp;h=1&amp;crop=1&amp;resize=433%2C600\" alt=\"Coinbase Makes Money USDC ETH\" width=\"433\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/coinbase-makes-money-USDC-ETH-2025-04-02.png?w=607 607w, https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/coinbase-makes-money-USDC-ETH-2025-04-02.png?w=303 303w, https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/coinbase-makes-money-USDC-ETH-2025-04-02.png?w=476 476w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 433px) 100vw, 433px\"><\/p>\n<p>Instead, it\u2019s part of a pretty decent business model for one of the world\u2019s biggest crypto exchanges. In 2024, Coinbase reported <a href=\"https:\/\/finance.yahoo.com\/news\/coinbase-q4-earnings-beat-estimates-130400828.html?guccounter=1&amp;guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&amp;guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAD_KgxW8ILjXABA5CHP0v_u_S0B0r0W8LXfoEnyAwrGAPa6nOZKzaxqlT9hPBsTVkErBUznfE21pmJuZn4nm72hzwSEr4V32FH96xh8lUwcYkv8qUDU0jSYHGHr3nTctsyzArYp9mgRSz9bIPmL3ApxtcfSldYxM-oQ2-qslO9-B\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">net income of $4.68 per share<\/a>; $COIN currently trades at $174 per share.<\/p>\n<p>The deal works out pretty well for Circle too. The company made $155M in net profit in 2024, and was the first stablecoin to be approved in Japan.<\/p>\n<p>With that $155M net coming off total revenue of $1.67B, Circle is ready to go public.<\/p>\n<h2>No April Fools: Circling an IPO Date<\/h2>\n<p>Reports indicate a <a href=\"https:\/\/whale-alert.io\/transaction\/solana\/4PoR4AP1Xzc2ey4QGxdtQyjEHDzkKHowutBYhWqZqnjiYPuypfuVPvoFtA2nVyzFJJAprvnGkKZHPZHxsnj3PFgp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">substantial minting of 250M $USDC at the USDC Treasury<\/a>, signaling increased demand for the stablecoin.<\/p>\n<p>Large-scale minting events often indicate heightened trading activity, growth in decentralized finance (DeFi) applications, or increased institutional adoption within the cryptocurrency market.<\/p>\n<p>In this case, the minting might be related to the big news that Circle <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sec.gov\/Archives\/edgar\/data\/1876042\/000119312525070481\/d737521ds1.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">filed on April 1, 2025 with the SEC<\/a> to go public on the NYSE with the sticker CRCL.<\/p>\n<p>With that move, Circle joins other big crypto names like Kraken and BitGo in pursuing public listing under an increasingly-friendly crypto regime.<\/p>\n<p>Circle\u2019s $USDC is making moves in other ways also. Sony just announced that the company will support $USDC purchases online in Singapore. Facilitated by Crypto.com\u2019s payment system, the move is a big win for Circle and USDC as the company\u2019s first local move into direct crypto payments.<\/p>\n<p>It also highlights the positive outlook currently dominating the crypto scene. Several <a href=\"https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/best-altcoins-to-buy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener \">altcoins<\/a> are poised to take advantage: here are three worth a closer look.<\/p>\n<h2>1. MIND of Pepe ($MIND) \u2013 Real-Time Intelligence, Hive-Mind Analysis, 289% Presale Staking<\/h2>\n<p>289% staking for <a href=\"https:\/\/bitcoinist.care\/box_c219a341216b6d14951de577b81b2ec2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">MIND of Pepe ($MIND)<\/a> during the presale \u2013 and the potential to radically change the AI agent scene after launch.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s a pretty appealing prospect for one of the hottest crypto presale and <a href=\"https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/best-ai-agent-coins\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener \">AI agent projects<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>With $7.8M raised so far, the project intends to launch a fully-independent AI agent on X. The $MIND agent will learn from the smartest crypto analysts on X and generate game-changing intelligence \u2013 all exclusively for $MIND token holders.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-437391\" src=\"https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/mind-of-pepe-presale.jpg?w=379&amp;resize=542%2C600\" alt=\"MIND of Pepe presale\" width=\"542\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/mind-of-pepe-presale.jpg?w=913 913w, https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/mind-of-pepe-presale.jpg?w=379 379w, https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/mind-of-pepe-presale.jpg?w=768 768w, https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/mind-of-pepe-presale.jpg?w=596 596w, https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/mind-of-pepe-presale.jpg?w=750 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 542px) 100vw, 542px\"><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The project positions $MIND for long-term success, with full control of 25% of the token supply and the ability to interact directly with the blockchain.<\/p>\n<p>$MIND will even be able to launch its own tokens on Telegram, generating another exclusive offering for project participants.<\/p>\n<p>You can learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/how-to-buy-mind-of-pepe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener \">how to buy MIND of Pepe<\/a> and take a look at how and why we think <a href=\"https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/mind-of-pepe-price-prediction\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener \">$MIND could reach $0.00535<\/a> by the end of 2025. Tokens are currently priced at $0.0036524, so there\u2019s room for big gains.<\/p>\n<h2>2. Best Wallet Token ($BEST) \u2013 Exclusive Presale Access for Leading Web3 Wallet<\/h2>\n<p>Poised to capture 40% of the non-custodial web3 wallet sector, <a href=\"https:\/\/bitcoinist.care\/box_34c638507da3055fa41fe4f6a6d51ed7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Best Wallet Token ($BEST)<\/a> takes a good wallet and makes it great.<\/p>\n<p>$BEST token holders gain exclusive access to select <a href=\"https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/best-crypto-presales-to-invest-in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener \">crypto presales<\/a>, plus lower transaction fees and increased staking rewards within the Best Wallet app.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-437300\" src=\"https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/best-wallet-token-benefits-2025-04-02.png?w=1140&amp;h=0&amp;crop=1&amp;resize=700%2C273\" alt=\"Best Wallet Token benefits\" width=\"700\" height=\"273\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/best-wallet-token-benefits-2025-04-02.png?w=1241 1241w, https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/best-wallet-token-benefits-2025-04-02.png?w=640 640w, https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/best-wallet-token-benefits-2025-04-02.png?w=768 768w, https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/best-wallet-token-benefits-2025-04-02.png?w=980 980w, https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/best-wallet-token-benefits-2025-04-02.png?w=750 750w, https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/best-wallet-token-benefits-2025-04-02.png?w=1140 1140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\"><\/p>\n<p>Staking rewards currently stand at 135% APY; investors have already staked 196M $BEST so far.<\/p>\n<p>Investors can earn points towards the Best Wallet token airdrop by registering and completing daily and one-time quests through the <a href=\"https:\/\/bitcoinist.care\/box_e391387a4378b5e8afeec303e605aacc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Best Wallet app<\/a> and on the project\u2019s social media.<\/p>\n<p>Airdrops, staking, added utility \u2013 it\u2019s all part of the reason we project that <a href=\"https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/best-wallet-token-price-prediction\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener \">$BEST could reach $0.072 in 2025<\/a>. Check out <a href=\"https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/how-to-buy-best-wallet-token\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener \">our guide on how to purchase Best Wallet token<\/a> to learn more.<\/p>\n<p>In the meantime, hit up the ongoing $BEST presale. The project has raised $11.5M so far with a token price of $0.024575.<\/p>\n<h2>3. Nexchain ($NEX) \u2013 True AI Blockchain<\/h2>\n<p>Nexchain ($NEX) aims to incorporate AI with the crypto economy on the most fundamental level by building the first-ever AI blockchain.<\/p>\n<p>That means incorporating AI into fundamental aspects of the technology, including AI-based network optimizations, cross-chain compatibility, and adaptive governance positions.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-437303\" src=\"https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/mexchain-future-blockchain-2025-04-02.png?w=1140&amp;h=0&amp;crop=1&amp;resize=700%2C295\" alt=\"Nexchain future on blockchains\" width=\"700\" height=\"295\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/mexchain-future-blockchain-2025-04-02.png?w=1485 1485w, https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/mexchain-future-blockchain-2025-04-02.png?w=640 640w, https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/mexchain-future-blockchain-2025-04-02.png?w=768 768w, https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/mexchain-future-blockchain-2025-04-02.png?w=980 980w, https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/mexchain-future-blockchain-2025-04-02.png?w=750 750w, https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/mexchain-future-blockchain-2025-04-02.png?w=1140 1140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\"><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s the first-ever layer-1 AI blockchain, and it holds a ton of potential. Interoperability and high transaction speeds alone would be significant advantages, but Nexchain adds a unique hybrid consensus, blending Proof-of-Stake and AI algorithms.<\/p>\n<p>The use of AI-assisted consensus also helps to keep fees low and enables smart contracts 2.0, making Nexchain ideal for future development.<\/p>\n<p>The project, in its early stages, has already drawn nearly $350K in the ongoing presale.<\/p>\n<h2>Sony\u2019s USDC Payments Highlight New Crypto Potential<\/h2>\n<p>Sony\u2019s support for $USDC payments for its products made waves, especially with other cryptos potentially to be added.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s yet another breakthrough in crypto adoption, highlighting the potential for other new cryptos to follow in USDC\u2019s footsteps.<\/p>\n<p>Do your own analysis, and never take anyone\u2019s word without further research.<\/p>\n<p>Just don\u2019t miss the potential for any of these new cryptos to explode in 2025.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What happens if you build the second-largest stablecoin in the world, with over $60B in market cap \u2013 but someone else earns most of the profits? That\u2019s exactly the situation that Circle finds itself in with $USDC. But while it\u2019s a bit awkward for Circle, $USDC\u2019s success highlights a major crypto win, setting the stage [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"iawp_total_views":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[3,4,5],"class_list":["post-20183","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-news","tag-crypto","tag-doge","tag-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20183","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=20183"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20183\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=20183"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=20183"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=20183"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}