Circle has just minted another 500 million USDC. This continues a recent trend of significant stablecoin issuance by major providers. According to on-chain data, Tether and Circle combined have minted approximately $18.25 billion in stablecoins following the market crash on October 11. This substantial increase in supply is widely interpreted as a liquidity injection into the crypto ecosystem, potentially signaling preparation for increased market activity. [Update 1] Additional reports confirm the execution of the 500 million USDC mint by Circle. The combined issuance figure of $18.25 billion since mid-October remains a key indicator of growing market liquidity.