Circle Snags First Stablecoin License Under EU's New MiCA Crypto Rules
[Jul 1 9:00 AM] Circle Mint France will issue the euro-denominated EURC stablecoin and USDC in the European Union in compliance with MiCA.
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Crypto Biz: Riot Platforms and Bitfarms dispute escalates
[Jun 14 2:30 PM] This week’s Crypto Biz explores the corporate battle between Riot Platforms and Bitfarms, Tether’s $1 billion budget for startups, Ripple Labs’ new custodian deal, and more.
Storm Partners launches Web3 innovation sandbox in Geneva
[Jun 14 3:47 AM] The new blockchain sandbox aims to bolster Geneva’s status as an emerging crypto hub.
Circle announces Solana programmable wallets, gas station
[Jun 12 10:07 AM] Circle is adding support to the Solana blockchain, enabling integration across its Web3 features in two phases.
ERC-6900 Website Launches, Co-Authored by Ethereum Foundation, Alchemy, Circle and Quantstamp
[Jun 4 12:11 AM] The official resource for ERC-6900, www.erc6900.io, has been launched, co-authored by the Ethereum Foundation, Alchemy, Circle, and Quantstamp. The website is a comprehensive guide to ERC-6900, a groundbreaking proposal that standardizes interfaces…
Circle Officially Launches in Brazil, Partners With Latam Giants BTG Pactual and Nubank
[May 30 11:36 PM] Circle, the company behind USDC, the second-largest stablecoin in the cryptocurrency market, has announced its official launch in Brazil. The company inked an alliance with BTG Pactual, the largest investment bank in Latam, to provide onboarding…
Security-Focused Crypto ISAC Debuts With Founding Members Including Coinbase, Kraken, Circle
[May 29 8:22 PM] The Crypto ISAC (Information Sharing and Analysis Center) launches on Wednesday as a 501(c)(6) not-for-profit association dedicated to bolstering security within the cryptocurrency ecosystem. Its founding members include Aleo, Circle, Coinbase…
Stablecoin Issuer Circle Files to Shift Legal Home to U.S. From Ireland Ahead of Planned IPO: Bloomberg
[May 15 5:12 AM] Circle recently filed court paperwork to make the move, according to a company spokesperson.
Circle shifts legal home to US ahead of IPO
[May 15 4:06 AM] Circle’s strategic shift away from Ireland could increase compliance costs, but the tradeoff suggests improved investor confidence.
Could stablecoin volumes overtake Visa this quarter?
[May 5 10:34 PM] Research firm Sacra predicts stablecoins will “eclipse” Visa on total payments volume this quarter, but Visa's head of crypto doesn’t agree.
USDC overtakes USDT: Compliance is key to stablecoin dominance
[May 3 7:01 AM] Tether’s USDT hegemony in the stablecoin market may shift as institutional investors chip into the crypto market.
Binance ties SAFU fund to USDC: Is the fund missing out on potential gains?
[May 2 7:45 AM] Binance has exchanged a diversified $1 billion crypto portfolio in SAFU funds into USD Coin.
Pike Finance clarifies ‘USDC vulnerability’ statement on $1.6M exploit
[May 2 1:36 AM] Pike highlighted that the exploit occurred due to their team’s inadequate integration of third-party technologies such as the CCTP or Gelato Network’s automation services.
Circle’s USDC overtakes Tether’s USDT in stablecoin transactions — Visa
[Apr 29 7:13 AM] Despite Circle’s rising transaction count, Tether’s USDT still accounts for over 68% of the entire stablecoin market.
Stripe Brings Back Crypto Payments Via USDC Stablecoin
[Apr 25 12:55 PM] Six years after dropping support for bitcoin and, thus, crypto payments altogether, Stripe is bringing back the service later this summer, though initially only for Circle’s USDC stablecoin.
Number of Stablecoin Holders Nears 100M Mark, Data Show
[Apr 24 5:08 AM] The number of addresses holding stablecoins has risen 15% this year.
Tether, Circle Diverge on How to Tackle Global Patchwork of Stablecoin Rules
[Apr 16 3:30 AM] The two largest digital dollar providers have chosen different paths in dealing with a perceived lack of global clarity on stablecoin rules: Circle is looking to U.S. lawmakers to provide guidance, while Tether is taking a hands-on approach to…
Circle Unveils Smart Contract Service for Blackrock BUIDL Holders to Convert to USDC
[Apr 11 1:16 PM] On Thursday, the financial technology firm and stablecoin provider Circle introduced smart contract capabilities aimed at enabling holders of the Blackrock USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund (BUIDL) to exchange their shares for USDC through…
Bitcoin: Will This “Dry Powder” and Historical Trends Fuel A Price Boom?
[Apr 4 2:30 PM] While Bitcoin has dipped from its recent highs of around $74,000, some analysts are urging investors to stay calm and even see this as a buying opportunity. So far, Bitcoin prices have remained under pressure, trickling lower in the past trading…
Ripple Plans to Launch USD-Pegged Stablecoin, Expanding Token to XRP and Ethereum Ecosystems
[Apr 4 8:33 AM] Blockchain solutions company Ripple has unveiled its strategy to launch a stablecoin pegged to the U.S. dollar, aiming to boost liquidity on the XRP Ledger. Ripple Set to Introduce U.S. Dollar-Linked Stablecoin, Aiming for Wider Crypto Adoption In…
Binance to Halt Tron USDC Trading Following Circle’s Move Away
[Mar 25 4:44 AM] Crypto exchange Binance will end support for TRC-20-based USDC tokens on April 5, following an announcement by USDC issuer Circle to discontinue support for the stablecoin on the Tron blockchain. Circle ceased minting USDC on Tron and aims to phase…
Stablecoins Join The Crypto Bull Run With $140B Market Cap, Highest Since 2022
[Feb 27 6:30 PM] February has been an overall notable month for cryptocurrencies and the crypto industry. We’ve seen Bitcoin and Ether, the two largest cryptocurrencies by market capitalization, reach milestones not seen since the crypto winter started. The bull…
Stablecoin USDC Is Making a Comeback: Coinbase
[Feb 27 5:22 AM] Total market cap of the dollar-linked coin has increased faster than larger rival USDT's in recent months.
Why Circle's USDC Is Quitting the TRON Network
[Feb 21 2:32 PM] It could be part of a long-time realignment separating compliant and gray-market crypto, says Daniel Kuhn.
Cryptodollar Minting Protocol M^0 Will Allow Institutions to Issue Stablecoins Backed by U.S. Treasuries
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Circle to Issue Its Stablecoin USDC on Celo Network to Boost RWA Capabilities
[Jan 30 8:11 AM] Celo, which is in the midst of transforming into an Ethereum layer 2 network, increasingly positions itself as a blockchain for real-world assets.
Circle Report Shows USDC Navigating Challenging Waters in 2023
[Jan 17 5:00 AM] Despite a challenging 2023 with a substantial decline in circulating supply, a Circle report claims USDC emerges resilient, experiencing a surge in real-world applications and a decrease in speculative trading. A Resilient Year for USDC Amidst…
Chainlink Teams Up With Circle to Allow Cross-Chain Stablecoin Transfers
[Jan 16 9:01 AM] The integration allows developers to build cross-chain use cases via Chainlink's CCIP that involve multichain transfers of Circle's USDC stablecoin.
Circle Completes USDC Upgrade to Version 2.2
[Jan 15 5:30 PM] Circle, the stablecoin company, has completed the upgrade of its USDC stablecoin to the 2.2 version. The update brings a slew of changes, including gas efficiency improvements, support for account abstraction and smart contract wallets, and…
Circle Highlights Surge in USDC Use for Asia Remittances in New Report
[Jan 15 8:00 AM] Since its introduction in 2018, USDC has been used to settle over $12 trillion in blockchain transactions.