Wu Blockchain (@WuBlockchain): Circle CEO: Where Is the Biggest Opportunity for USDC in Global Payments?

Circle CEO: Where Is the Biggest Opportunity for USDC in Global Payments? On August 19, 2026, Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire @jerallaire stated during a earnings live AMA that over 99% of AI agent payments made through agent payment protocols are completed using USDC. He emphasized that as cloud-native entities, AI agents operate with high determinism and heavily rely on a reliable, widely accepted unit of account that enables fast, ultra-low-cost, and deterministic settlement. Furthermore, USDC's applications in cross-border settlement, capital markets, and retail payments are experiencing strong growth, with offline settlement rapidly transitioning toward modern instant payment methods such as QR codes.