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OKX Crypto Exchange and Circle Partner to Introduce Fee-Free USDC Transactions
9.9.2023
On September 7, global web3 technology leader OKX and fintech firm Circle Internet Financial unveiled USDC features on the OKX Wallet and the OKX DEX aggregator.
This partnership aims to facilitate gasless USDC transactions, eliminating network fees and enabling cross-chain USDC swaps across...
Why is Stellar (XLM) price up this week?
8.9.2023
Stellar’s pre-announcements may have caused traders to create multiple scenarios for potential XLM developments, but their impact on XLM price could be short-lived
Today in Crypto: SOMA Finance to Offer 'Legally Issued and Compliantly Structured Digital Security', Microsoft Unveils 'Heavy-Metal Quartet' of AI Compilers
6.9.2023
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USD Coin officially expands to Base and Optimism networks
5.9.2023
Circle’s USDC is now available natively on Base and Optimism, and Coinbase accounts can transfer the stablecoin to Base for the first time
Visa Taps Solana and USDC Stablecoin to Boost Cross-Border Payments
5.9.2023
The company said it is one of the first major payment institutions to use directly the Solana network for settlements
Visa Expands Stablecoin Settlement to Solana and Merchant Acquirers
5.9.2023
Visa is taking a step in advancing digital currency adoption by expanding its stablecoin settlement capabilities to the Solana blockchain network. The payments giant also announced new pilot programs with merchant acquirers Worldpay and Nuvei to explore streamlining settlement in the Circle-issued...
Visa taps into Solana to widen USDC payment capability
5.9.2023
The global payments firm has expanded its stablecoin settlement capability to include USDC tokens issued on the Solana blockchain
Latam Insights: Worldcoin Breaks Records in Argentina, Circle Brings USDC to Chile
4.9.2023
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of Latin America’s most relevant crypto and economic news during the last week. In this issue: Worldcoin reaches record verifications in Argentina, Circle partners with Mercado Pago to bring USDC to Chile, and Binance launches a Latam-focused remittance...
Circle Partners With Mercado Pago to Offer USDC to Chilean Customers
1.9.2023
Circle, a financial services company, has announced a new partnership with Mercado Pago, Mercado Libre’s digital payments wallet, to bring the USDC stablecoin to its Chilean customers. The partnership will allow millions of users in Chile to access USDC via Mercado Pago’s services...
August Chronicles Another Month of Decline as 9 of 10 Leading Stablecoins Witness Supply Contraction
31.8.2023
Over the past 30 days, nine of the leading ten stablecoins by market cap experienced declines, with BUSD witnessing the most significant dip, plunging 16.6%. As we wrapped up August, the combined value of these stablecoins hangs just below the $125 billion threshold, continuing a trend...
USDC will launch natively on Base network 'next week' — Jeremy Allaire
29.8.2023
Circle announced that a Base version of its USDC stablecoin would be available soon, eventually eliminating the need for the USDbC bridged version
Cypher Says Token Offering Part of Steps to Make Users Whole
25.8.2023
The Solana-based digital asset exchange announced on Aug. 23 that it is planning the “most fair” token launch in the history of Solana. According to Cypher, part of the funds raised via the initial decentralized offering will be used “to sustain protocol development, pay...
Shopify Customers Can Now Pay In USDC Via Solana Pay
23.8.2023
Solana Pay, the payment protocol built on the Solana blockchain, is now plugged into e-commerce giant Shopify, allowing users to pay in USD Coin (USDC), the companies announced Wednesday
Coinbase Crypto Exchange Buys Stake in USDC Stablecoin-Issuer Circle – Here's What You Need to Know
22.8.2023
According to Circle's blog post released on August 21, Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has bought a minority stake in Circle Internet Financial while dissolving their Centre Consortium partnership that had issued USD Coin (USDC), the world's second-largest stablecoin....
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Coinbase Gets a Stake in Stablecoin Operator Circle and USDC Adds 6 New Blockchains
21.8.2023
The Centre Consortium, jointly managed by Circle and Coinbase, is being shut down and Circle is bringing issuance and governance of the USDC stablecoin in-house
Worldcoin’s Turbulent Debut: Down 53% From Peak With 85% WLD Held in Just 6 Wallets
19.8.2023
In just over 25 days since its listing debut on July 24, 2023, the cryptocurrency known as worldcoin (WLD) has experienced a notable decline of 29% when measured against the U.S. dollar. Notably, within the last week alone, it saw a decrease of more than 11%. Interestingly, within the past...
Coinbase Halts USDT Trading for Canadian Users Starting August 31
18.8.2023
In an email dated August 17, Coinbase, a cryptocurrency exchange, revealed its decision to halt trading of Tether USDT, Dai DAI, and RAI stablecoins for Canadian users starting August 31.
This surprising development comes shortly after Coinbase's recent announcement of its complete expansion into...
Stablecoin Firm Circle's Chief Strategy Officer Urges Legislation Amidst USDC Market Decline
16.8.2023
Circle is advocating for federal legislation regarding stablecoins amid the volatility in its USD Coin (USDC) after some bank failures earlier this year.
In a recent interview with Bloomberg, Dante Disparte, Circle's Chief Strategy Officer, spoke out against the lack of regulations in...
Base’s Rapid Ascent: 136,000 Daily Users and $175 Million TVL in Ethereum’s L2 Defi Space
11.8.2023
Base, the Ethereum layer two (L2) scaling solution supported by Coinbase, has experienced over $175 million funneled into its decentralized finance (defi) protocol since its creation. The majority of value locked comprises 75,244 ether and nearly $26 million worth of the USDC stablecoin....
Circle CEO Urges On-Shore Stablecoin Development for the Future of Finance
10.8.2023
Resharing Circle's video ad tweet, Jeremy Allaire, the CEO of Circle, emphasized the critical need to accelerate the progress of the digital dollar and Stablecoin development. His message highlights that this advancement is essential for maintaining the strength of the US dollar.
Initially posted...