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.
Circle's IPO made history on Wall Street with the largest two-day gain since 1980. However, behind this spectacular performance lies a troubling paradox: the issuer of USDC literally forfeited 3 billion dollars to institutional investors. How can this colossal financial sacrifice be explained?
Circle makes a brilliant debut on Wall Street with a raise of $1.1 billion, well beyond expectations. A strong signal as the United States sharpens its legal framework on stablecoins and repositions crypto in their monetary arsenal.
Circle makes a splash on the stock market! The issuer of USDC aims for 7.2 billion dollars for its IPO. Massive support from BlackRock, oversized ambitions, regulated crypto model... this entry to Wall Street could redefine the rules of the game. So, revolution or absorption?
Ripple, which wanted to acquire Circle for 5 billion, got the door slammed in its face. Result: a duel of stablecoins where USDC does not intend to let itself be overshadowed.
Despite strong competition, Tether dominates the crypto stablecoin market with a 66% share and record profits. Details here!
As waves of economic uncertainty overwhelm the markets, the crypto universe holds its breath. Circle, the stablecoin giant, wavers between ambition and caution. Its IPO project, though firmly anchored, could sink into the murky waters of Trumpian policies. A decision that speaks volumes about the storms to come.
The USD Coin (USDC) stablecoin from Circle has just reached a record level with a market capitalization exceeding 60 billion dollars. This symbolic milestone is part of a broader trend of expansion in the stablecoin market, which now has a total capitalization exceeding 230 billion dollars.
In a major advancement for the adoption of stablecoins in the financial sector, the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has officially recognized USDC and EURC as the first regulated stablecoins within its legal framework. This recognition marks a key milestone for Circle as it establishes itself against its direct competitor, Tether's USDT.
Kraken removes USDT from its platform in Europe and is considering a USD stablecoin. Discover this upheaval in the crypto market!
Can Tether still sleep peacefully? USDC rises to $56.3 billion, wipes out its losses, and makes its way to the table of the big players. Stablecoins are reinventing cash... and the battle is fierce.
The stablecoin market has just crossed a historic threshold, reaching a total capitalization of over $200 billion. This growth is largely dominated by Tether's USDT, which accounts for $142.9 billion in circulating assets.
Circle, the issuer of the USDC stablecoin, partners with Japanese giant Sony to revolutionize the economy of digital creators. This strategic alliance aims to integrate USDC on Soneium, Sony's new blockchain, thus opening new perspectives for Web3.
Mastercard is putting cryptocurrencies on the map! Pay for your baguette in Bitcoin without going through the "euro" step, something never seen before!
While Bitcoin lags behind, stablecoins could well wake it up. But beware, nothing is ever certain.
Crypto: New MiCA standards for regulatory clarity in Europe
Concerns about the regulation of stablecoins by MICA are exaggerated. The truth here.
The crypto landscape in Europe has just undergone a major change with Circle's approval for the issuance of stablecoins by MiCA (Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation). This decision marks a significant step in the regulation of digital assets on the old continent. But what does this approval really mean for the crypto market and what will be the impacts? Let's explore this development together.
MiCA promises to transform stablecoins, with Circle and Adan at the forefront to navigate these new regulatory requirements.
A new wave has just hit the shores of innovation and decentralized finance in the crypto sphere. Indeed, the announcement by Circle to stop issuing the USDC stablecoin on the Tron (TRX) blockchain has shaken the crypto archipelago.
The USDC lost its peg to the dollar yesterday. Instead of trading at 1 dollar, this stablecoin from Circle saw its value drop to an alarming level on Binance. This created a situation of panic within the crypto community.
Tether, the USDT stablecoin issuer, has taken the decision to freeze $2.5 million in USDT due to its connection to an alleged hack of the Multichain interchain router protocol. Tether thus aims to protect the funds involved and prevent any potential misappropriation or unauthorized access.
Jeremy Allaire, CEO of Circle, the company in charge of issuing the USDC predicts increased demand for various digital assets. These include Dogecoin, Bitcoin, Ethereum and Cardano. He points out that demand will mainly come from emerging markets, of which Hong Kong and China are central. It's worth remembering that despite some occasional rises, the cryptocurrency market in general is in decline.
In a recent interview, Jeremy Allaire, CEO of Circle, emphasizes the urgency of taking the threat of de-dollarization seriously. As more nations take steps to reduce their dependence on the US dollar, Allaire warns of the potential consequences of this growing trend.