Bitcoin DeFi Asset cirBTC Launches on Ethereum
Circle has launched cirBTC on Ethereum, a 1:1 Bitcoin-backed asset using segregated custody and Chainlink Proof of Reserve, issued through Circle’s Bermuda-regulated structure. #Update #Crypto $BTC
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Bitcoin-Backed DeFi Asset Launches on Ethereum
Circle launches cirBTC on Ethereum, backed 1:1 by Bitcoin with segregated custody and Chainlink Proof of Reserve, issued through Bermuda-regulated structure. #Update #Crypto
Circle’s USYC Surges in $31.76B Market
Tokenized real-world assets hit $31.76B with @Circle’s USYC surpassing $3B and Blackrock’s BUIDL near $2.4B; liquidity risks persist. #Update #Crypto
Tether Circle Under Pressure from New Stablecoins
Rob Hadick of Dragonfly predicts USDT and USDC will lose stablecoin dominance as Paxos, Agora, and fintechs expand in payments and compliance. #Update #Crypto $USDT
Bitcoin Collateral: Aave Approves Circle Wrapped
Aave Labs proposes adding Circle Wrapped Bitcoin (cirBTC) as collateral on Aave V3 and V4 Core, pending community feedback and governance approval. #Update #DeFi $AAVE
Kraken Launches USDCx on Canton Network
Kraken now supports USDCx deposits and withdrawals on the Canton Network, enhancing stablecoin infrastructure for institutional finance. USDCx is backed 1:1 by USDC in Circle’s xReserve. #Update #Crypto $USDC
USDC Payouts Launch Boosts Treasury Options
@Masspay expands integration with @circle to enable automated stablecoin payments for fintechs and B2B enterprises, streamlining treasury operations with USDC payouts. #Update #Fintech
Bitcoin Dips Below $61K Amid Middle East Tensions
Circle launches cirBTC on Ethereum, backed 1:1 by BTC with Chainlink Proof of Reserve for transparency. Expansion plans include integration with Arc and multichain support. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Bitcoin Launches Wrapped Version on Ethereum
@Circle has launched cirBTC, a wrapped Bitcoin on Ethereum, backed 1:1 by Bitcoin and aimed at institutional investors. This move positions Circle against Coinbase and BitGo in the synthetic Bitcoin market. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Bitcoin Launches cirBTC to Compete with Coinbase
Circle Internet’s @Circle debuts cirBTC on Ethereum, a 1:1 backed synthetic bitcoin, to compete with Coinbase’s cbBTC and wBTC, targeting institutional investors. #Update #Crypto $BTC
USDC Stolen Funds Unblocked After Freezing
@Circle faces backlash as over $230M in stolen $USDC flowed through its bridge during the Drift Protocol exploit, raising questions about inconsistent asset freezes. #Breaking #Crypto $USDC (-8) ↘
Circle Launches $3B Arc Token Rivaling Coinbase
Circle’s $222M ARC token presale values the network at $3B, raising competition concerns with Coinbase as both firms expand their roles in the stablecoin ecosystem. #Update #Crypto $USDC
Bitcoin Becomes Default Payment Layer for AI
@Keyrock reports AI agents processed $73M in transactions on blockchain from May 2025 to April 2026; growth forecasts predict $15T in purchases by 2028. #Update #Crypto $USDC
Tokenized RWA Market Surges to $34.5B
The tokenized RWA market reached $34.5B in May 2026, doubling year-on-year, with @Blackrock, @OndoFinance, and @Circle leading institutional adoption. #Update #Finance