14M USDCx Minted on Cardano in One Hour Ahead of Mainnet Launch

Published at 2026-02-27 16:30:44

Cexplorer data shows a one-hour mint of approximately 14 million USDCx on Cardano on Feb. 27, marking a major pre-launch activity ahead of the network’s expected stablecoin rollout. With the project’s previously stated launch window set for February and just over a day remaining, observers and traders are watching for an official announcement, which could arrive within the next 36 hours.

If confirmed, USDCx’s arrival would be the first large-scale stablecoin deployment on Cardano and could quickly expand on-chain liquidity, simplify merchant payments, and accelerate DeFi product development for ADA holders. The rapid mint underscores market readiness and raises questions about initial distribution and integrations — details the community will be keen to see when the team issues formal confirmation.

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