Stablecoin Sector Smashes Past the $290 Billion Milestone

On Wednesday, the stablecoin market cracked into uncharted territory, vaulting past the $290 billion mark for the first time ever after padding its coffers with more than $4 billion in fresh capital over the past week. From USDT to RLUSD, Every Fiat-Pegged Token Joins the $290B Stablecoin Party Stablecoins are stealing the spotlight, complete with … Read more

Coinbase Launches 4.1% USDC Rewards for Canadians Amid Criticism of 0% Bank Rates

Canadians just got a bold new way to earn passive income, as Coinbase unveils weekly 4.1% USDC rewards—paid automatically with zero lockups or restrictions. Coinbase Rolls out Weekly USDC Rewards in Canada Crypto exchange Coinbase (Nasdaq: COIN) announced on Sept. 16 that Canadians can now earn rewards on holdings of USD Coin (USDC). The company … Read more

Circle to Launch Native USDC and CCTP V2 on Hyperliquid as USDH Bids Roll In

Hyperliquid’s stablecoin race drew bids from Agora, Paxos, and Frax this week, but another headline move is Circle’s plan to deploy native USDC and Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol (CCTP) V2 on Hyperliquid. Allaire Signals Big Bet on Hyperliquid With Native USDC, CCTP V2 Circle disclosed that native USDC and CCTP V2 will launch on HyperEVM, enabling … Read more

USDC Gains Ground in Banking as Circle Teams up With Finastra for Global Transfers

A major leap in global finance is underway as USDC settlement integrates into banking infrastructure, unlocking faster, cheaper international payments without disrupting existing fiat systems. Circle and Finastra Forge Alliance to Bring USDC Settlement to Banks Worldwide Circle Internet Group Inc. (NYSE: CRCL) announced on Aug. 27, 2025, a strategic partnership with financial software provider … Read more

Circle Touts $658 Million in Annual Revenue as Q2 Results Drop

The firm is fresh off a massively successful initial public offering in June and is riding the coattails of a pro-crypto Congress. Stablecoin Giant Circle Rakes in $658M in Revenue Circle (NYSE: CRCL), the world’s second largest stablecoin issuer, is having a stellar year so far, exceeding revenue expectations in its debut quarterly earnings report … Read more

USDC Adoption on Solana Enters Hyperdrive With Coinbase and Squads Alliance

Coinbase is driving a major leap in USDC adoption on Solana, locking it as the default stablecoin across Squads’ core products, powering next-gen decentralized finance. Coinbase Just Hit the Gas on USDC Adoption Across Solana’s Core Layers Crypto exchange Coinbase (Nasdaq: COIN) and onchain infrastructure provider Squads announced on Aug. 13 a strategic agreement aimed … Read more

Ripple’s RLUSD Joins USDC and USDT in Leading Next-Gen Global Payment Systems

Stablecoins are redefining global payments with unmatched speed and efficiency, as Ripple’s RLUSD gains traction amid soaring demand across volatile markets and underserved financial corridors. Ripple Names Stablecoins as Core to Fast, Low-Cost Payments in Volatile Markets Ripple published a report on July 25, examining the role of stablecoins and highlighting leading payment providers shaping … 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

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