Algorand is down 66% year to date as of Dec. 18, 2025, after a sharp pullback from earlier enthusiasm. Circle's USDC support on Algorand gives developers easy access to a popular dollar-pegged asset.

Layer-1s are still the backbone of crypto, but in 2025 their role is evolving. With Ethereum’s L2 ecosystem booming, modular blockchains on the rise and real-world adoption gaining momentum through ...