币界网报道：The USDC Treasury has confirmed the burning of 234 million USDC tokens, marking one of the largest stablecoin redemptions in recent weeks. This significant reduction in supply follows a trend of decreasing USDC circulation, which has dropped by over $5 billion since early 2023. Circle, the issuer of USDC, stated the burn aligns with market demand and operational adjustments. Analysts suggest the move reflects shifting liquidity preferences amid evolving regulatory and macroeconomic conditions. The transaction was processed on the Ethereum blockchain, with on-chain data verifying the permanent removal of the tokens from circulation. USDC remains the second-largest stablecoin by market capitalization, trailing USDT.