L1 Blockchain Launches by Stripe and Circle Stir Industry Backlash

Fintech giants Stripe and Circle have unveiled plans to launch their own layer one (L1) blockchains, sparking widespread controversy in the cryptocurrency space over potential market fragmentation and rivalry with layer two (L2) platforms. Crypto Community Questions L1 Products by Stripe and Circle Stripe’s Tempo, revealed earlier this week, is described as a high-performance, payments-focused … Read more

Circle Unveils Arc Blockchain With USDC as Native Gas

Stablecoin issuer Circle Internet Group, Inc. announced plans to roll out its own layer one (L1) blockchain, designed to use USDC as the fuel for transaction fees. Circle Debuts Plans for Arc, an EVM-Compatible L1 Using USDC Currently, Circle’s USDC stablecoin ranks as the second-largest fiat-backed crypto asset by market capitalization at $65.23 billion. On … Read more

Circle’s USDC Will Soon Be Available to US Banks

The stablecoin issuer has struck a partnership with a Florida-based fintech firm to make USDC available to traditional financial institutions. U.S. Banks Will Gain Access to Circle’s USDC via New Integration Circle (NYSE: CRCL) has agreed to integrate its flagship stablecoin USDC with a traditional payment platform dubbed “Money Movement Hub” run by a Florida-based … Read more

Jack Ma-Backed Ant Group to Integrate Circle’s USDC Stablecoin, Report Says

Chinese fintech giant Ant Group is reportedly partnering with Circle Internet Group to integrate its USDC stablecoin into Ant’s blockchain platform. A Strategic Move Amid China’s Stablecoin Push Chinese fintech firm Ant Group is reportedly collaborating with global digital asset platform Circle Internet Group to incorporate its USDC stablecoin onto the Jack Ma–backed company’s blockchain … Read more

Circle and OKX Join Forces to Boost USDC Liquidity for 60 Million Users

Circle and OKX have partnered to streamline USDC conversions and improve liquidity, giving over 60 million users seamless access to USD-to-USDC swaps and simplifying on- and off-ramping. USDC Goes Global: Circle and OKX Simplify Fiat Conversions for 60 Million Users Circle Internet Group (NYSE: CRCL) and crypto exchange, OKX, have announced a strategic partnership to … Read more

Circle Announces Circle Gateway: No More Bridging USDC Across Multiple Chains?

Stablecoin issuer Circle (NYSE: CRCL) announced on Tuesday that its flagship stablecoin asset USDC which currently has a market capitalization of roughly $62 billion, will soon have crosschain access via a tool dubbed “Circle Gateway,” as early as July. USDC is currently supported on 23 blockchains. Users must typically “bridge” the stablecoin from one network … Read more

Circle Seeks Approval to Launch ‘First National Digital Currency Bank’

Circle’s move to create a federally regulated digital currency bank signals a massive leap toward integrating crypto infrastructure directly into the core of U.S. financial regulation. Circle Seeks OCC Approval to Establish Federally Regulated USDC Trust Bank A national charter pursuit from a leading stablecoin firm signals accelerating institutional integration of digital dollars into the … Read more

CRCL Erupts on Wall Street With 674% Gain — Palihapitiya Calls IPO a $3B Giveaway

While bitcoin experienced a choppy ride on Friday, Circle Internet Group’s stock, CRCL, leapt another 22% during the day’s session. In just the last fifteen days—or ten trading sessions on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)—CRCL has skyrocketed 674% in value. CRCL Rockets 674% in 10 Trading Sessions Kicking off at $31 per share on … Read more

Up 543%: Wall Street Wakes up to Circle’s $44B Boom After GENIUS Act Approval

Data indicates that Circle Internet Financial’s stock has been on a steady climb, experiencing a notable jump after the U.S. Senate approved the GENIUS Act stablecoin legislation. Since its public debut, Circle’s share price has appreciated more than 500% against the U.S. dollar. From $31 to $199: Circle Shares Soar After Senate Embraces Stablecoins The … Read more

Bitmex Co-Founder Arthur Hayes Has a Stark Prediction for ‘Circle Copycat’ Stocks

Circle’s stock (NYSE: CRCL) reached an all-time high of $165.60 on June 16 before closing at just above $151, marking a more than 500% increase since its Nasdaq debut. Arthur Hayes, founder of Bitmex, cautions that Circle’s remarkable performance may be difficult to replicate. Growing Investor Interest in Stablecoins On June 16, stablecoin issuer Circle’s … Read more