Circle officially adds native USDC on Aptos mainnet
Circle’s digital dollar, USD Coin, is now available natively on the layer-1 blockchain Aptos, empowering developers and users. USDC (USDC) goes live natively on Aptos (APT) about two months after Circle announced that the stablecoin would be launching on the Move-based layer-1 blockchain. That initial update, which crypto.news reported in November 2024, also included the […]
Circle launches Paymaster to allow users pay gas fees with USDC
Stablecoin issuer Circle has introduced a new feature called Circle Paymaster, enabling users to pay gas fees using the USDC stablecoin. The USDC (USDC) issuer said in an announcement that the on-chain utility solution Circle Paymaster was now live on Arbitrum and Base, two leading Ethereum (ETH) layer-2 solutions. With this product, users on the […]
Circle acquires Hashnote in tokenization expansion
Stablecoin issuer Circle announced three updates aimed at improving access to tokenized yield-bearing products and institutional digital asset liquidity. Circle, the provider of crypto’s second-largest stablecoin (USDC), has acquired Hashnote, the company behind the $1.3 billion on-chain money market USYC. This expansion into tokenized products will integrate Hashnote’s U.S. Yield Coin with USDC, addressing “an […]
Circle CEO pushes Trump to scrap SEC rule hindering banks from holding crypto
Circle’s Jeremy Allaire has criticized an SEC rule that he says creates financial disincentives for banks to adopt or hold crypto. Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire believes a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission rule is making it harder for financial institutions and companies to hold crypto, calling for it to be removed. The rule, known as […]
Circle partners with Bison Digital Assets for MiCA-compliant stablecoins
Bison Digital Assets, a subsidiary of Portugal’s Bison Bank, has partnered with Circle to provide access to regulated stablecoins that comply with the European Union’s Markets in Crypto Assets framework. The partnership integrates Circle’s USD Coin (USDC) and Euro Coin (EURC) into BDA’s platform, allowing customers to use these stablecoins for deposits, withdrawals, and payments. […]
Circle donates $1m in USDC to Trump inaugural committee
Circle has donated $1 million to President-elect Donald Trump’s inaugural committee. Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire announced the contribution on social media, emphasizing that the committee’s acceptance of USDC highlights the growing adoption of digital currencies in mainstream finance. “The fact that the Committee took payment in USDC is an indicator of how far we have […]
Circle of Games announces partnership with Hashgraph & Nazara for web3 gaming app
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Circle of Games launches its web3-powered platform at Dubai’s Global Game Show, merging blockchain with casual gaming. Dubai, UAE – Circle of Games (COG), a trailblazer in the multi-gaming space, has officially unveiled its […]
Bitwise predicts 2025 as year for crypto IPO — Kraken, Circle to go public
Bitwise has predicted that in 2025, Bitcoin could hit $500,000, Coinbase will enter the S&P 500 and AI agents will drive the next “memecoin mania.” Source link
USDC stablecoin issuer Circle cuts 6% staff amid push for AI: report
Circle has reduced its workforce by less than 6%, saying the layoffs are part of a routine review of investments and expenses as the company continues its global expansion. Stablecoin issuer Circle has reduced its workforce by less than 6%, citing a strategic review of investments and expenses, Bloomberg has learned. The layoffs are said […]
