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Stablecoin Issuer Circle Plans to Go Public, Files Confidentially With US Securities Regulator

[Jan 11 9:30 AM] Circle Internet Financial, a fintech company and issuer of the stablecoin usd coin, has disclosed its move toward an initial public offering (IPO). The firm revealed that it has confidentially submitted a Form S-1 with the U.S. Securities and…

Stablecoin Issuer Circle Internet Files for IPO

[Jan 11 7:10 AM] The number of shares to be offered and the price range for the proposed offering hasn't been set.

USDC Stablecoin Momentarily Depegs to $0.74 on Binance

[Jan 3 9:29 AM] Circle's USDC stablecoin spiked down to as low as $0.74 on three occasions today following a marketwide sell-off spurred by a report casting doubt over whether a spot bitcoin ETF will be approved this month.

Circle Informs Clients of IRS Inquiry Into $20K Annual Transactions

[Dec 21, 2023 8:30 AM] Numerous advocates of digital currencies report that Circle Internet Financial has been reaching out to its clients about a summons received from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Circle has stated that it is obliged to submit records concerning…

Circle Launches EURC Stablecoin on Solana, Expanding Euro Access in the Crypto Space

[Dec 19, 2023 1:30 AM] Expanding the global reach of euro-based stablecoins, Circle has debuted its EURC token on the Solana blockchain, offering a fully reserved, euro-backed digital asset. Circle Expands its Stablecoin Portfolio With EURC Launch on Solana, Boosting…

Circle Issues Euro-Backed Stablecoin EURC Natively on the Solana Blockchain

[Dec 18, 2023 8:00 AM] Circle aims to boost around-the-clock foreign exchange transactions and remittances by deploying EURC on Solana.

Circle CEO Says Investors Should Have Exposure to Bitcoin in Complex Geopolitical Environment

[Dec 16, 2023 5:00 AM] Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire says in a complex geopolitical environment, bitcoin is an asset that investors should have some exposure to. He emphasized that “digital commodities are here to stay,” noting that bitcoin is the largest…

Watchdog group doubles down on Circle-Tron money laundering claims

[Dec 15, 2023 11:45 AM] The Campaign for Accountability released a new open letter criticizing Circle’s Cross Chain Transfer Protocol.

We Neither Bank Justin Sun nor Finance Hamas — Circle Chief Strategy Officer

[Dec 2, 2023 1:00 AM] USDC stablecoin issuer Circle neither “finances Hamas” nor does it bank Tron blockchain founder Justin Sun, the fintech firm’s chief strategy officer has asserted. Although Circle had past business dealings with Sun, this ended in…

Circle denies claims of illicit financing and ties to Justin Sun

[Nov 30, 2023 3:45 PM] According to an open letter published on Circle’s blog, the company has not provided services to Justin Sun since February.

Circle Partners With SBI Holdings to Launch USDC in Japan

[Nov 29, 2023 3:00 AM] Circle, a payment services company, and SBI Holdings, a conglomerate of financial companies, have partnered to bring liquidity services for the use of USDC, one of the largest stablecoins in the cryptocurrency market, to Japan, and promote the…

Circle And SBI Holdings Partnership To Boost USDC In Japan

[Nov 27, 2023 12:00 PM] Global financial firm Circle has announced a strategic partnership with the Japanese financial services SBI Holdings, Inc., to promote the adoption of Circle’s USDC stablecoin and web3 services in Japan. Circle Joins SBI Holdings In A…

Circle launches 'bridged USDC standard' for deploying to new networks

[Nov 21, 2023 10:02 AM] Circle published a new standard that allows developers to launch an unofficial bridged version of USDC that can later become native and official.

Ethics watchdog rats out Circle for links to Tron in letter to Sens. Warren, Brown

[Nov 10, 2023 8:41 PM] The Campaign for Accountability wanted to let the anti-crypto senators know that the threat of terrorist financing with crypto was worse than they thought.

Meet Midas: A New Yield-Bearing Stablecoin Investing in U.S. Treasuries

[Nov 10, 2023 12:29 PM] The proposed stablecoin, which tokenizes ownership of Treasuries, mentions BlackRock, Circle, Fireblocks and Coinfirm as "institutional partners."

Matrixport Reveals Top 6 Bitcoin, Ethereum And Crypto Predictions For 2024

[Nov 10, 2023 4:45 AM] Matrixport, a leading player in the digital asset space, released a research titled “2024 Unveiled: Six Micro and Macro Events That Will Shape Bitcoin” dated Thursday, November 9, 2023, shedding light on crucial events projected to…

Circle Revamps Stablecoins USDC, EURC With Upgrade Focused on Gas and Security

[Nov 10, 2023 2:30 AM] Circle has announced a new v2.2 upgrade for its usd coin and euro coin digital stablecoins. The changes aim to significantly reduce gas costs, enable new use cases, and bolster security. Circle Unveils 2.2 Upgrade for Stablecoin Suite Circle…

Report: Stablecoin Giant Circle Eyes 2024 Public Listing

[Nov 9, 2023 12:30 AM] According to anonymous sources familiar with the matter, Circle Internet Financial Ltd., the second-largest stablecoin issuer, plans to go public in 2024 via backing from Blackrock, Goldman Sachs, and others. The news follows Circle’s…

Crypto Biz: Value of X halves, CME rises among top Bitcoin futures exchanges, and other news

[Nov 4, 2023 9:31 AM] The CME booms as the crypto industry anticipates the approval approval of a spot Bitcoin ETF in the United States.

Circle to phase out consumer accounts, but business and Mint will remain

[Oct 31, 2023 12:56 PM] Stablecoin issuer Circle sent emails to customers stating that individual consumer accounts would be phased out.

Circle Curbs Stablecoin Minting for Retail Users, Moving Closer to Tether's Practice

[Oct 31, 2023 12:11 PM] USDC issuer Circle Internet Financial said it is curbing support for individual consumer accounts to mint stablecoins, with currently only accepting qualified institutional clients.

Circle launches ‘points-to-crypto’ program with Taiwan convenience store chain

[Oct 26, 2023 5:13 AM] The partnership will allow FamilyMart customers to exchange their loyalty points for the Circle-issued USDC.

Circle launches Web3 development platform for Web2 developers

[Oct 19, 2023 2:30 PM] Circle announced the launch of a new platform that uses pre-vetted templates to make building Web3 apps easier for traditional developers.

Circle to Let Merchants Pay for Customers' Gas Fees With Web3 Wallet Upgrade

[Oct 19, 2023 7:00 AM] Southeast Asian super app Grab is currently piloting the "Gas Station" to cover gas fees for its Singaporean users if they use NFT vouchers.

Circle admitted by judge as amicus curiae in SEC vs Binance lawsuit: Report

[Oct 12, 2023 5:53 AM] The orders to pass the pending motion come just a day before the key hearing between Binance and SEC on Oct. 12.

USDC issuer partners with Philippines exchange to promote stablecoin

[Oct 11, 2023 6:38 AM] 18 million users of Coins.ph are expected to receive a faster, lower-cost and more accessible remittance option as a result of the new partnership with Circle.

Circle rolls out native USDC tokens on Polygon

[Oct 10, 2023 8:01 AM] Circle taps into Ethereum layer 2 Polygon to provide USDC liquidity directly on the proof-of-stake scaling protocol.

OpenTrade Unveils Tokenized U.S. Treasuries Offering as Tokenization Race Gains Steam

[Sep 29, 2023 7:00 AM] The tokenized Treasuries market has grown sixfold this year to $668 million, according to rwa.xyz data.

Circle Rolls Out Open-Source Protocol to Help Build Tokenized Credit Markets

[Sep 29, 2023 7:00 AM] Perimeter Protocol, an open-source smart contract codebase dedicated to credit facilitation, is the first development of Circle Research.

Circle Intervenes in Binance’s SEC Case, Argues Stablecoins Aren't Securities

[Sep 29, 2023 12:22 AM] Stablecoins alone can’t be considered securities, argues the USDC issuer, supported by former commodities regulator Heath Tarbert.