Bitcoin: Circle Launches USDC Loans
Circle launches Digital Asset-Backed Borrowing, letting institutions borrow $USDC against Bitcoin using cirBTC as collateral on Arc and Ethereum. Only available outside New York. #Update #Crypto $USDC
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USDC Gains Popularity Like Chelsea Fans
@Circle has secured a sponsorship deal with Chelsea FC, promoting $USDC on team jerseys for the 2026/27 season, aiming to enhance brand recognition among football fans. #Update #Crypto $USDC
Blackrock Visa Approve Circle’s Arc Validation
Circle launched Arc’s mainnet with validators like @BlackRock, @Visa, and DTCC; SBI diversifies by validating Arc despite a $4B Ripple stake. #Update #Crypto $USDC
Aave V4 Proposal Prioritizes DAO Funds for Losses
Aave V4’s proposal includes a bad-debt backstop for lenders supplying $WETH, $USDC, and $USDT, with the DAO absorbing initial losses. Coverage targets are set at 800 $ETH, 400,000 $USDC, and 400,000 $USDT. #Update #DeFi $AAVE
DeFi Lender Proposes Bad-Debt Solution
@MoonwellDeFi proposes governance changes (MIP-X66) to reduce monthly interest on bad debt by 85%, but USDC access and borrowing remain unresolved. Recovery efforts continue post-MAMO incident. #Update #Crypto $USDC
Bitcoin Attracts $85M Bet from ETH Expert
Whale buys 1,075.6 $BTC for $85.42M, now $2.35M underwater; Fed decision looms with $74.32M unspent. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Stablecoins Surge as Circle Invests $400M
@Circle plans to acquire Tazapay for $400 million in stock to enhance its cross-border payment capabilities, leveraging Tazapay’s connections with over 60 banking partners across 100 markets. #Update #Crypto $USDC
Cosmos Races to Move $92 Million USDC
@Circle is discontinuing support for $USDC on Noble, migrating $92M in liquidity to Injective by January 12, 2027, with redemptions ending then. #Update #Crypto $USDC
USDC Expands $25B Payments Flow with Deal
Circle to acquire Tazapay for $400M, expanding USDC’s global reach with over $25B in annual payments; deal closes in 2027 pending regulatory approval. #Update #Crypto $USDC
USDC Jersey Deal Sparks Hong Kong Concerns
Chelsea’s USDC jersey deal raises concerns among Hong Kong fans over stablecoin laws, though legal experts assure wearing the jersey is safe. #Update #Crypto $USDC
Ethereum Must Recover $10M Before New Year
@SiliconNetwork is shutting down with nearly $10 million on-chain, giving users until Dec. 31 to withdraw assets, or they risk becoming unrecoverable. #Update #Crypto $USDC $WBTC $ETH $USDT
USDC Backing Surpasses Circulating Supply
Circle’s latest USDC reserve attestation by Deloitte shows reserves at $34.5B, exceeding circulating supply, backed by U.S. Treasury bills and repo agreements. #Update #Crypto $USDC
USDC Faces Quantum-Safety Risks in Wallets
@Circle warns that quantum circuits for blockchain signatures are advancing, impacting USDC’s migration across 37 networks. Urgent preparations needed for cryptography and key rotation. #Update #Crypto $USDC
USDC Transfers Hit $32 Trillion Milestone
Circle processed $32 trillion in adjusted USDC transfer volume in 2026, with 95% of revenue from reserve income; Arc’s mainnet launch on Sept. 16 aims to enhance fee generation. #Update #Crypto $USDC