Goldman Sachs and BlackRock to test Arc, Circle’s USDC-based Layer-1 for trade settlement
Goldman Sachs and BlackRock have agreed to test Arc, a new Layer-1 blockchain built by Circle that runs on USDC. The move matters because it...
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ClearBank to join Circle Payments Network, expanding MiCA-compliant stablecoin access
ClearBank has joined Circle’s payments network, expanding regulated access to MiCA‑compliant stablecoins. Through Circle Mint, European banks can issue and redeem USDC alongside EURC under...
Why Stellar (XLM) traders turn bullish after a 60% flash crash
In October 2025, Stellar (XLM) fell 60% in minutes to a $0.20–$0.29 range, yet traders and investors now lean bullish. Charts, upcoming software upgrades and...
Bernstein: Circle can withstand lower rates as USDC demand
Bernstein says Circle will cope with lower interest rates because more people want USDC and the firm now earns money in more ways than just...
Visa opens pilot for prefunded cross-border payments with USDC and EURC via Visa Direct
Visa opened a pilot that lets companies load cross-border payment funds ahead of time with the stablecoins USDC besides EURC. The goal is to speed...
ZachXBT Goes After Circle: What’s Going On?
TL;DR ZachXBT accused Circle of failing to act on hacks tied to North Korea and other exploits, leaving millions in USDC unfrozen. Arthur Hayes revealed...
Circle Bolsters DeFi and Trading Liquidity with $100M USDC Mint on Algorand
TL;DR $100M USDC Mint: Circle minted $100 million USDC on the Algorand blockchain on June 17, 2025, underscoring its commitment to meeting rising liquidity needs...
Circle Prepares Its IPO with Demand Exceeding Initial Supply by 25 Times
TL;DR Circle plans an initial public offering with an expected price range between $27 and $28 per share, supported by demand exceeding 25 times the...
Circle and Onafriq Revolutionize Payments in Africa
TL;DR Circle, the issuer of the USDC stablecoin, partners with Onafriq, Africa’s largest payment network, to cut high cross-border transfer costs. This alliance covers over...
Circle’s Bitcoin Holdings Raise Questions Amid $5 Billion Valuation
TL;DR Modest Bitcoin Holdings: Despite a $5 billion valuation, Circle holds only 73 BTC (~$6.78M), sparking concerns over its commitment to Bitcoin compared to peers...