Stablecoin Payments Launch by Aon with Coinbase
@Aon conducted a proof-of-concept using stablecoins for insurance premium payments with @Coinbase and Paxos, marking a significant step in corporate finance integration. #Update #Crypto $USDC $PYUSD
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USDC Dominates 70% of $1.8T Volume
Circle minted over $3B $USDC in March’s first week, with total stablecoin transfer volume hitting a record $1.8T in February, highlighting USDC’s dominance. #Update #Crypto $USDC
Circle Moves $68 Million in 30 Minutes
@Circle has settled $68 million in internal transfers using $USDC, completing transactions in under 30 minutes via Circle Mint, enhancing efficiency over traditional bank methods. #Update #Crypto $USDC
Bitcoin Holds $60K Thanks to $3B Minting
Bitcoin fell below $70,000, with stablecoin issuance rising as Tether and Circle minted over $3 billion recently; however, liquidity is being conserved rather than deployed aggressively. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Cardano Secures $70B Liquidity Boost
@IOHK_Charles announces integration of USDCx, a Circle-backed stablecoin, into Cardano, aiming to enhance DeFi liquidity and competitiveness. Details on rollout remain unconfirmed. #Update #Crypto $ADA
Bermuda Launches World’s First On-Chain Economy
The Government of Bermuda partners with @Circle and @Coinbase to create the world’s first fully on-chain national economy, utilizing USDC for everyday transactions and digital finance education. #Update #Crypto $USDC
Circle Platform Exposed as Fake Tokenized Gold
Circle’s spokesperson confirmed that the recently announced CircleMetals platform for tokenized gold and silver trading is fake, with no evidence of the purported GLDC or SILC tokens existing. #Update #Crypto $USDC
USDC Launches Visa Stablecoin Settlements on Solana
@Visa has launched stablecoin settlement in the U.S. using $USDC on the Solana network, enabling faster daily transaction settlements for banks and fintechs, enhancing treasury efficiency. Initial participants include Cross River Bank and Lead Bank. #Update #Crypto $USDC
USDC Payments Launch via Solana for Banks
@Visa enables US banks to settle transactions using $USDC on the Solana blockchain, partnering with Cross River Bank and Lead Bank to meet rising fintech demand. #Update #Crypto $USDC
Bitcoin and Ethereum Approved as Derivatives Collateral
@CFTC announces a pilot program allowing Bitcoin ($BTC), Ethereum ($ETH), and USD Coin ($USDC) as collateral in US derivatives markets, enhancing regulatory clarity and customer protection #Update #Legal $BTC
USDCx Launches New Privacy Coin with Aleo
@Circle partners with layer-1 privacy blockchain @Aleo to launch a new stablecoin, USDCx, aimed at addressing privacy concerns by obscuring transaction histories while maintaining compliance records for authorities. #Update #Crypto
USDT Approved for Crypto Banking in Bolivia
Bolivia integrates stablecoins like $USDT into its banking system, allowing banks to offer accounts and payment services amid rising crypto use. #Update #Crypto $USDT
Solana Crashes 30% Major Player Sells
@Lookonchain reports @Pump_fun sold $436.5M in SOL, contributing to a price crash. Pump.fun denies recent sales, citing treasury management. Solana down 28% YTD. #Update #Crypto $SOL
Stablecoin Launches Fast Payments for Creators
@Visa is testing a system for direct payments to stablecoin wallets, targeting creators and gig workers, with plans for broader rollout in 2026. #Update #Crypto $USDC