Circle becomes first stablecoin issuer to secure license under EU’s MiCA regulations
ACPR grants Circle e-money license for USDC and EURC across EU. Circle is the first stablecoin issuer to get licensed under MiCA regulation. MiCA aims to protect investors with stablecoin…
Circle integrated into Solana paving the way for programmable wallets and NFTs
Circle integrates Solana for enhanced Web3 services. The integration brings programmable wallets, gas stations for subsidized transaction fees, and NFTs to Solana. Growth in Solana’s active addresses highlights its expanding…
BlackRock’s BUIDL fund now convertible to USD Coin (USDC) after Circle integration
Circle enables BUIDL share conversion to USDC with new smart contract functionality. BlackRock’s BUIDL investors can convert their shares to USDC 24/7. BlackRock’s BUIDL fund saw $240 million in first-week…
Circle and OVERDARE partner for mobile gaming and web3 integration
OVERDARE partners with Circle for Web3 integration in mobile gaming, empowering creators worldwide. Integration of Settlus network by OVERDARE ensures transparent revenue distribution on blockchain. The global launch of the…
Polygon and StarkWare unveil Circle STARKs to streamline Zk Proofs
Polygon Labs and StarkWare collaborate on Circle STARKs for ZK rollups. Circle STARKs promise faster, cheaper transactions for layer-2 networks. The joint effort signifies a commitment to innovation in the…
Chainlink and Circle join forces for seamless cross-chain USDC transactions
Chainlink integrates Circle’s CCTP into CCIP, enhancing USDC for cross-chain DeFi transactions. Developers gain tools for secure USDC transfers with CCTP’s permissionless on-chain utility. CCIP’s advanced risk management features bolster…
Circle secures French DASP license, appoints head of operations
Circle Secures French DASP License: The licensing aligns Circle with MiCA regulation. Director of European Operations and financial expert appointed to lead Circle’s compliance efforts. In a strategic move towards…
USDC launches on Sei as Circle invests in layer 1 blockchain
Layer 1 blockchain Sei welcomes USDC as Circle makes strategic investment USDC will provide Sei developers and entrepreneurs access to fast and instantaneous transaction settlements Circle Ventures, the investment arm…
Circle, BitoGroup, and Taiwan FamilyMart launch ‘Points-to-Crypto’ service
Circle, BitoGroup, and Taiwan FamilyMart join forces to launch a ‘Points-to-Crypto’ service in Taiwan. ‘Points-to-Crypto’ service allows for the conversion of FamilyMart’s FamiPoints into digital currencies like USDC. The partnership…
Circle and Coins.ph partner for USDC remittances in the Philippines
Coins.ph and Circle say the partnership aims at improving the remittance landscape in the Philippines. The companies target cheap and near-instant remittances enabled by the USDC stablecoin. Philippine fintech company…