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Circle Has Explored Potential $5B Sale to Coinbase or Ripple Instead of IPO: Report
20.5.2025
The stablecoin issuer took part in informal talks over a potential sale from which it was seeking at least $5 billion
Circle plans IPO but talks with Ripple, Coinbase could lead to sale: Report
19.5.2025
Circle, the issuer of stablecoin USDC (USDC), is still planning an initial public offering (IPO), but the company is also in informal talks with Ripple and Coinbase about a sale, according to a report from Fortune.Circle is seeking at least $5 billion, which is its target for the IPO, according...
Ripple’s Failed Bid Explained: Expert Sees Circle’s $10B IPO Play Brewing
3.5.2025
Ripple’s $5 billion acquisition bid was reportedly snubbed as one expert says Circle is eyeing a $10 billion IPO amid bullish momentum and favorable crypto regulation. Ripple’s Acquisition Bid Rejected? Expert Suggests Circle Has $10B IPO in Its Sights Attorney John E. Deaton, a well-known advocate...
Circle’s Refund Protocol, explained: Bringing refunds to stablecoin payments
2.5.2025
Why are refunds important in stablecoin payments? Anyone who has used traditional payment systems will likely be familiar with refunds and chargebacks. If a purchase goes wrong, like receiving damaged items or not receiving the product at all, the payer...
Circle’s Refund Protocol, explained: Bringing refunds to stablecoin payments
2.5.2025
Why are refunds important in stablecoin payments? Anyone who has used traditional payment systems will likely be familiar with refunds and chargebacks. If a purchase goes wrong, like receiving damaged items or not receiving the product at all, the payer...
Bitcoin hodler unrealized profits near 350% as $100K risks sell-off
2.5.2025
Key points:Bitcoin long-term holders are about to hit a level of unrealized profit, which has traditionally caused them to sell.That level coincides with the return to a six-figure BTC price.Order book data suggests that bulls may not succeed in keeping the upside going.Bitcoin (BTC) risks...
Movement Labs suspends co-founder following MOVE market turmoil
2.5.2025
Movement Labs confirmed the suspension of its co-founder, Rushi Manche, following controversies over a market maker deal that he brokered.Movement announced the suspension of Manche in a May 2 X post, explaining that the “decision was made in light of ongoing events.” The decision...
From digital identity to outer space: Projects push crypto use cases
2.5.2025
As the crypto space developed, blockchain use cases expanded from simple digital currencies and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) to more complex areas such as digital identity verification and telecommunications. Ahead of the Token2049 event in Dubai, Cointelegraph spoke with Spacecoin CEO Stuart...
Stablecoins: Depegging, fraudsters and decentralization
2.5.2025
Opinion by: Merav Ozair, PhDLately, stablecoins are everywhere — this time around, headed by “traditional” financial institutions. Bank of America and Standard Chartered are considering launching their own stablecoin, joining JPMorgan, which launched its stablecoin, JPM Coin...
Ripple’s $5B Bid to Acquire Circle Gets Rejected: Report
1.5.2025
Ripple has reportedly made a strategic acquisition attempt targeting competitor Circle Internet Group, offering between $4 billion and $5 billion. However, insiders revealed the offer was dismissed for undervaluing Circle. Despite Ripple’s continued interest, a follow-up bid remains...
Ripple $4B-$5B bid to purchase Circle rejected — Report
30.4.2025
Blockchain payments firm Ripple has reportedly bid up to $5 billion in an effort to acquire stablecoin issuer Circle, but the offer was rejected.According to an April 30 Bloomberg report, Ripple put in a bid of between $4 billion and $5 billion as part of an attempted takeover of Circle, which...
Ripple $4B-$5B bid to purchase Circle rejected — Report
30.4.2025
Blockchain payments firm Ripple has reportedly bid up to $5 billion in an effort to acquire stablecoin issuer Circle, but the offer was rejected.According to an April 30 Bloomberg report, Ripple put in a bid of $4 billion to $5 billion as part of an attempted takeover of Circle, which was rejected...
Ripple Offered $4B-$5B for Stablecoin Issuer Circle: Bloomberg
30.4.2025
The offer was rejected as too low, according to the story
Circle taps Onafriq to cut Africa’s cross-border payment costs with USDC
30.4.2025
Stablecoin issuer Circle has partnered with Onafriq, Africa’s largest payments gateway, to reduce the high cost of cross-border payments across the continent using USDC.According to a press release shared with Cointelegraph, Circle aims to pilot USDC (USDC) settlements within Onafriq’s...
UAE Greenlights Stablecoin Issuer Circle as Money Services Provider
30.4.2025
Stablecoin issuer Circle has secured In-Principle Approval from the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Abu Dhabi Global Market, allowing it to operate as a money services provider. Circle Eyes Greater Role in UAE Circle Internet Group, the leading global financial technology company...
Author of Crypto Bills Now Being Rehashed Predicts 'Wicked Hot Summer' in Congress
30.4.2025
Patrick McHenry, the ex-lawmaker who championed last year's crypto legislation, also said he expects a role to be found for Tether in the U.S. stablecoin field
Circle gets Abu Dhabi regulatory nod to expand in Middle East
29.4.2025
USDC stablecoin issuer Circle has received in-principle approval (IPA) from the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the company announced on April 29.The approval moves Circle closer to obtaining a full Financial Services Permission (FSP) license...
Circle gets Abu Dhabi regulatory nod to expand in Middle East
29.4.2025
USDC stablecoin issuer Circle has received in-principle approval (IPA) from the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the company announced on April 29.The approval moves Circle closer to obtaining a full Financial Services Permission (FSP) license...
Circle Wins Regulatory Nod From Abu Dhabi Watchdog as USDC Hits $62B
29.4.2025
The stablecoin issuer received in-principle approval from ADGM's Financial Services Regulatory Authority to operate as a money services provider
Mastercard links with Circle, Paxos for merchant stablecoin payments
29.4.2025
Mastercard says it will allow merchants across its network to be paid with stablecoins in a partnership with payment processor Nuvei and stablecoin issuers Circle and Paxos. Through the venture, 150 million merchants across the Mastercard network will now have the option to receive payments...