Coinbase introduces USD Coin (USDC) loans using Bitcoin as collateral
Coinbase has introduced USDC loans with Bitcoin as collateral. The loans are available for US customers. The loans have no fixed repayment and they auto-adjust based on the activities on…
Donald Trump’s team considering XRP, Solana, and USDC strategic reserves
Trump’s team eyes XRP, Solana, and USDC reserves as part of the “America-first” policy. The move aims to boost US crypto innovation. However, the move has some wondering whether it…
Circle and Binance team up to boost global USDC adoption
Binance will adopt USDC into its corporate treasury and make the stablecoin more widely available to its 240 million users Circle will help Binance build relationships across the finance and…
Coinbase ends USDC rewards in EU amid MiCA compliance
Coinbase plans to end support for USDC earn program for EU customers on December 1, 2024. The exchange cites EU’s MiCA rules that go into full implementation on Dec. 30…
Travala integrates Solana, enabling bookings via SOL, USDT, and USDC
Travala has integrated Solana, allowing hotel and flight bookings via SOL, USDT, and USDC. Travala users will enjoy zero-fee transactions and direct deposits/withdrawals for supported tokens. Travala plans to introduce…
Circle enables USDC transfers in Brazil and Mexico
Circle announces support for USDC in Brazil and Mexico. The company has integrated local payment systems PIX and SPEI to enable local bank transfers with USDC. Stablecoin issuer Circle has…
Circle and Sony Block Solutions Labs partner to enable USDC on Soneium
Circle and Sony Block Solutions Labs partner to bring USDC on Soneium. The Ethereum layer 2 will integrate bridged USDC, allowing users and developers to tap into borderless transactions and…
OKX adds support for new USDC spot trading pairs
OKX has introduced support for multiple USDC spot trading pairs They include ZK, LITH, ZERO, ZRO, XNO, ONDO and LQTY Crypto exchange OKX has announced spot trading support for multiple…
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…
Ripple to issue USD-pegged stablecoin challenging Tether and USDC market dominance
Ripple enters the stablecoin market with a USD-pegged token. Backed by USD deposits, treasuries, and audits, Ripple’s stablecoin targets institutional adoption. The new stablecoin will initially be issued on Ethereum…