Coinbase Secures USDC Deployer Role
Coinbase becomes USDC treasury deployer on Hyperliquid as USDH sunsets; USDC supply grows to $5B, doubling year-over-year. #Update #Crypto $USDC
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Privacy Surges as Crypto Gains $1 Billion Funding
Arc, Canton, and Tempo have collectively raised over $1 billion, indicating strong institutional interest in privacy-focused blockchain solutions. @Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan cites clearer U.S. regulations and demand for private transactions as key drivers. #Update #Crypto $CRCL $DAI
Circle Launches AI Agent for Seamless Payments
@Circle launches Circle Agent Stack, an AI-driven infrastructure for autonomous financial operations using $USDC, featuring Agent Wallets and Marketplace for seamless transactions. #Update #Crypto $USDC
Circle’s Arc Token Presale Raises $222M
Circle raised $222M in the Arc token pre-sale, valuing the project at $3B with backing from a16z crypto and BlackRock. USDC transaction volume surged 263% to $21.5T. #Update #Crypto $USDC
Circle Bets Big on $3 Billion Blockchain
@Circle’s upcoming Arc blockchain aims to bridge compliance gaps for financial institutions, raising $222 million in a presale and valuing it at $3 billion; shares surged 15% amid mixed earnings. #Update #Crypto $USDC
USDC Transaction Volume Jumps 263% Boosting Circle
Circle’s Q1 2026 revenue rose 20% as $USDC transaction volume surged 263% to $21.5T, with reserve income hitting $653M. #Update #Crypto $USDC
Stablecoin Market Surges $2B in 7 Days
Tether’s $USDT holds 58.76% of the stablecoin market at $189.63B, while Circle’s $USDC gains $1.61B in 7 days, signaling renewed demand. #Update #Crypto $USDT
Stablecoin Rules Urged by Circle
Circle supports OCC’s GENIUS Act proposal for national stablecoin licensing, emphasizing uniform standards to reduce arbitrage and enhance trust in digital dollars. #Update #Crypto $USDC
Bitcoin Surges to $80000 as Clarity Act Progresses
@Circle surged 18% and @Coinbase rose 7% as Bitcoin hit $80,294.72 amid progress on the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, boosting investor sentiment. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Meta Launches Stablecoin Payouts in Philippines
Meta pays creators $3B in 2025, a 35% increase, introducing USDC payouts on Solana and Polygon in Colombia and Philippines. #Update #Crypto $USDC
USDC Issuance on Solana Hits $3.25B
Circle minted $500M in $USDC on Solana, boosting its weekly issuance to $3.25B and nearing a 10% share of total supply. Institutional demand drives growth. #Update #Crypto $USDC
Tether Challenges Circle with $127M Drift Rescue
@Tether has initiated a $127.5 million recovery plan for Drift Protocol, shifting its ecosystem from USDC to USDT, challenging Circle’s dominance on Solana #Update #Crypto $USDT
Aave V3 Boosts USDC Rates Post Exploit
Circle’s Chief Economist proposes raising USDC’s Aave V3 Slope 2 rate to 50% after a $292M KelpDAO exploit drained liquidity. AAVE token fell 20-26%.
USDC Access Expands Amid Asia Demand
@OSL and @Circle expand $USDC access for trading, payments, and settlement in Asia amid rising cross-border demand. Eligible clients gain enhanced utility through USDC-based services. #Update #Crypto $USDC