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Circle

About the Company

Originating as a company specializing in peer-to-peer payments technology, Circle has evolved into a platform overseeing the stablecoin USDC. This cryptocurrency is tethered to the value of the U.S. dollar. Jeremy Allaire and Sean Neville established Circle in October 2013, and the company's headquarters are situated in Boston, Massachusetts.

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https://www.circle.com/

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Circle Pushes Into Privacy with USDCx, a New Institution-Focused Stablecoin
Circle Pushes Into Privacy with USDCx, a New Institution-Focused Stablecoin
Circle is developing a new privacy-enhanced stablecoin called USDCx, built with Aleo to allow confidential on-chain transactions. The launch comes as more U.S. banks and companies begin testing stablecoin payment systems under the new regulatory framework.
Jason Riggs
Jason Riggs
Dec 10, 2025 9:36 am
Circle Confirms No Plans for Hong Kong Dollar Stablecoin While Exploring Local Partnerships
Circle Confirms No Plans for Hong Kong Dollar Stablecoin While Exploring Local Partnerships
Circle has no immediate plans to launch a Hong Kong dollar stablecoin and is focusing on growing its USDC and EURC tokens. The company remains open to partnerships with local firms and is exploring multi-currency stablecoin opportunities.
Weatherly
Weatherly
Oct 14, 2025 2:55 pm
Circle Explores Reversible USDC Transactions to Protect Users From Fraud but Does It Undermine Decentralisation?
Circle Explores Reversible USDC Transactions to Protect Users From Fraud but Does It Undermine Decentralisation?
Circle is exploring ways to make USDC transactions reversible in cases of fraud or hacks while keeping settlements mostly final. The plan involves its new Arc blockchain, aimed at institutions, to add fraud protection without fully breaking blockchain rules.
Anais
Anais
Sep 25, 2025 6:22 pm
Stablecoins Go Mainstream as Mastercard Partners With Circle to Power Real-Time Payments for Merchants Worldwide
Stablecoins Go Mainstream as Mastercard Partners With Circle to Power Real-Time Payments for Merchants Worldwide
Mastercard will let banks and merchants in Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Africa settle payments using Circle’s USDC and EURC stablecoins. The move aims to speed up cross-border transfers and cut costs for trade and remittances in the region.
Anais
Anais
Aug 28, 2025 11:23 am
USDC Issuer Circle Acquires Malachite to Build New Arc Blockchain, Improving Speed and Security for Stablecoins
USDC Issuer Circle Acquires Malachite to Build New Arc Blockchain, Improving Speed and Security for Stablecoins
Circle has acquired the Malachite consensus engine from Informal Systems to power its new Arc blockchain for stablecoin payments. The move aims to speed up transactions, keep Malachite open-source, and support developers building financial applications on Web3.
Anais
Anais
Aug 20, 2025 3:09 pm
South Korea’s Banks Move Fast on Stablecoins Ahead of October Legislation and Potential Circle Collaboration
South Korea’s Banks Move Fast on Stablecoins Ahead of October Legislation and Potential Circle Collaboration
South Korea plans to submit a stablecoin regulation bill in October to allow banks and tech firms to issue and manage won-pegged stablecoins. Major banks are preparing for adoption and may partner with USDC issuer Circle to enable domestic and international crypto payments.
Anais
Anais
Aug 19, 2025 11:08 am
Japan To Approve First Yen-Backed Stablecoin As JPYC Gains FSA Approval And Circle Investment
Japan To Approve First Yen-Backed Stablecoin As JPYC Gains FSA Approval And Circle Investment
Japan is set to approve its first yen-backed stablecoin this autumn, led by fintech firm JPYC. The token will be tied one-to-one with the yen and supported by bank deposits and government bonds.
Weatherly
Weatherly
Aug 18, 2025 11:41 am
Polymarket Considers Launching Its Own Stablecoin to Reclaim Yield from Circle's USDC Reserves: Are We Heading Toward a Crowded Stablecoin Market?
Polymarket Considers Launching Its Own Stablecoin to Reclaim Yield from Circle's USDC Reserves: Are We Heading Toward a Crowded Stablecoin Market?
Polymarket is thinking about launching its own stablecoin or cutting a deal with Circle to earn interest from the funds users keep on the platform. This would give Polymarket more control over its money system as it grows and prepares to reenter the US market.
Weatherly
Weatherly
Jul 23, 2025 10:51 am
Will Ant Group’s Use of Circle’s USDC Stablecoin on Blockchain Accelerate Regulated Stablecoin Adoption Worldwide?
Will Ant Group’s Use of Circle’s USDC Stablecoin on Blockchain Accelerate Regulated Stablecoin Adoption Worldwide?
Ant Group plans to add USDC, a dollar-backed stablecoin from Circle, to its blockchain platform for international payments. The move depends on US regulatory approval and could make Ant a major user of regulated digital currencies outside China.
Anais
Anais
Jul 10, 2025 6:27 pm
Ripple Follows Circle in Seeking OCC Charter to Regulate RLUSD Under New Stablecoin Law: Who Will Follow Next?
Ripple Follows Circle in Seeking OCC Charter to Regulate RLUSD Under New Stablecoin Law: Who Will Follow Next?
Ripple has applied for a US national bank charter and a Federal Reserve account to support its stablecoin RLUSD. The move comes as new laws push stablecoin issuers to meet tougher rules, with Ripple aiming to boost trust and compete with USDC and USDT.
Weatherly
Weatherly
Jul 03, 2025 10:43 am

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