Circle

While the market cries, Circle is thriving. 770 million in revenue, USDC soaring, a blockchain accelerating. The others? They look at their shoes, embarrassed.

Tokens 2025 end up in the scrapyard: -71% median. Meanwhile, Coinbase and Circle stocks are flying off the shelves. Institutions change their business. Logical.

While bitcoin showed its worst performance since 2022, a massive capital movement was preparing in the shadows. Stablecoin volumes reached 10 trillion dollars in January, nearly a third of the annual activity of 2024 concentrated in just 30 days.

Five New York prosecutors denounce a major legal gap in the US regulation of stablecoins. According to them, the GENIUS law protects issuers more than fraud victims. Tether and Circle find themselves at the center of explosive accusations.

When crypto shakes Wall Street: Standard Chartered fears that stablecoins siphon off bank deposits. Subdued panic in glass towers and bankers' cafes.

In Davos, the head of Circle promises that stablecoins will not blow up banks. What if crypto became the secret weapon... of AI? Allaire swears no, or almost.

In 2025, three crypto giants made history with explosive IPOs: Circle (+168%), Bullish (+143%), and eToro (+32%). Behind these spectacular figures lie crucial lessons for investors. Discover how these stock market launches redefined Wall Street, and what 2026 holds for us with Kraken and other major players.

The stablecoin market hits a historic milestone. For the first time, these fiat-backed cryptos surpass $310 billion in capitalization. A performance that cements their role as an essential pillar in the crypto ecosystem.

Crypto companies are returning to public markets after several years on the sidelines. Listings in 2025 reflected renewed confidence following a prolonged slowdown. The larger test, however, still lies ahead. White & Case partner Laura Katherine Mann says 2026 will determine whether crypto IPOs can maintain investor trust beyond market cycles.

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency has just opened a historic door for five major players in the crypto sector. Ripple, Circle, Paxos, BitGo, and Fidelity Digital Assets have received conditional approval to operate as national trust banks. A breakthrough that reshapes the contours of American finance.

Circle, the issuer of the famous USDC, takes a decisive step by developing USDCx, a stablecoin designed to offer banking privacy to companies and institutions. Developed in partnership with Aleo, this project answers a growing demand: how to benefit from blockchain without exposing transactions to the public?

Massive cash-out: Pump.fun withdraws $436M in crypto and triggers a shockwave on Solana. All the details in this article.

When tokens want to play treasury bonds, the BIS panics. Crypto-confidence or crypto-catastrophe? Finance views stablecoins as a Pandora's box ready to open.

The boundary between crypto and politics is becoming clearer. By now allowing the legal purchase of firearms with USDC, Circle brings the issue of financial neutrality to the forefront. This decision, praised by some and contested by others, reveals tensions between the promise of decentralization and institutional realities, while reigniting the debate on what crypto can or cannot allow within a legal framework.

Circle opens access to its Arc testnet, enabling developers and enterprises to explore new applications in digital finance.

Coinbase, the well-groomed crypto exchange, is cooking up a Base token. JPMorgan sees billions there. Should we worry when banks applaud tokens they do not control?

Wall Street trembles, BlackRock applauds, and the dollar digitalizes without asking the Treasury's opinion… Stablecoins are taking hold, while crypto weaves its planetary monetary web.

Cloudflare has partnered with Visa, Mastercard, and American Express to help shape the future of digital payments through a secure foundation for “agentic commerce.” The collaboration aims to develop authentication systems that enable trusted software agents to make purchases and payments autonomously—while protecting merchants from fraudulent bots.

When Christine Lagarde brings down the regulatory hammer, even the crypto giants tremble. The digital euro advances masked but clearly targets stablecoins too comfortable in Europe...

Bloomberg sources report that Tether Holdings SA is in private discussions to raise roughly $20 billion—a move that could push the USDT stablecoin issuer’s valuation to about $500 billion. If finalized, the deal would position Tether among the world’s most highly valued private companies.

While some still dream of Bitcoin at $200,000, Mastercard slips the USDC under the rug and pays the bill in stablecoin... Quietly, but surely.

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller has urged key personalities within the U.S. financial space to approach DeFi and stablecoins without fear. Waller believes that the crypto sector is here to stay and will continue to drive advancement in the U.S. payments system.

In 2024, salaries paid in crypto have tripled, marking a decisive turning point in the digital work landscape. Nearly 10% of professionals in the sector are now paid in stablecoins, notably USDC. This is a sign that crypto is establishing itself as a reliable, structured payment method, increasingly recognized by institutions.

Digital assets are creeping into the corridors of mainstream finance, and this time, stablecoin issuer Circle is joining forces with a Florida-based fintech firm to bring USDC to more retail customers and businesses. This partnership aims to offer U.S. citizens a trusted digital dollar option for both local and cross-border transactions.

Tether is taking down its posters of abandoned blockchains to better align with crypto stars: while some lament Omni, others are already celebrating on Ethereum and Tron.

Jack Ma's financial empire is regaining momentum. Ant International, the international branch of the Chinese giant Ant Group, formerly a subsidiary of Alibaba, is preparing to integrate Circle's USDC into its blockchain. A strategic move that could reshape the landscape of the global digital payment ecosystem.

Ripple wants to become a banker, XRP attempts a spectacular comeback, and Wall Street applauds. The once rebellious crypto is settling into the plush chairs of regulators. How far will it go?

The line between traditional commerce and decentralized finance is becoming thinner. Shopify, the e-commerce giant, is breaking through the wall of traditional payments by integrating USDC into its Shopify Payments system. This decision is not just a mere technological whim but a strategic shift towards the large-scale adoption of crypto.