September 15th, 2025
USDC News - Page 21
Circle Set to Acquire Taiwanese Blockchain Infrastructure StartUp Cybavo to Leverage Web3 Services
By Tolu Ajiboye
June 10th, 2022
Circle wants to use the extensive suite of blockchain services provided by Cybavo for features such as multichain NFT minting.
Circle Brings Its USDC Stablecoin to Polygon Blockchain Network
By Bhushan Akolkar
June 8th, 2022
The addition of a native Polygon USDC will allow traders to instantly convert their fiat deposits to USDC. It will also allow businesses and developers to use Circle’s payments and treasury platform to accept instant payments in Polygon USDC.
Checkout.com Rolls Our Stablecoins Feature to Merchants
By Ibukun Ogundare
June 7th, 2022
Checkout.com announced its stablecoins move amid the general crypto fiasco. Major crypto assets have plunged substantially from their ATHs last year, and Bitcoin has lost over 50% from its record high.
FTX US President: Stablecoins Will Bounce Back after UST Debacle
By Oluwapelumi Adejumo
June 2nd, 2022
According to Harrison, Terra’s issue points to the role of exchanges in investor protection such as screening out assets that appear illegitimate or lack transparency and long-term value.
Dubai Hotel Partners with Binance to Accept Crypto Payment
By Ibukun Ogundare
May 31st, 2022
Following the partnership with Binance, anyone can now use Binance Coin (BNB), Bitcoin (BTC), or Ethereum (ETH) to book rooms in The Manor Hotel by JA.
Balenciaga to Accept BTC and ETH in US and Online
By Mercy Tukiya Mutanya
May 24th, 2022
This news comes while the crypto industry is in a bear market. The Paris-based fashion house, however, has made it clear that its crypto plans are long-term.
Crypto Businesses Establish Dominance along Commercial Strip in Davos
By Tolu Ajiboye
May 24th, 2022
Several crypto companies advertising their wares took the stage at this year’s World Economic Forum in Davos despite the recent market crash.
BVNK Generates $40M in Series A Funding Led by Tiger Global
By Ibukun Ogundare
May 12th, 2022
BVNK will use the funds realized from the Series A round to further its push for regulatory approval.
Terra’s LUNA Tanks 15% after Native Stablecoin UST Loses Peg
By Bhushan Akolkar
May 9th, 2022
As per the report, a single whale served millions of UST on Binance and Curve. The Luna Foundation Guard has now initiated some corrective measures for the same.
Tether Launches USDT on Kusama Network
By Babafemi Adebajo
April 14th, 2022
According to the announcement, USDT will trade and facilitate transactions on the network’s first parachain Statemine.
Circle Doubles Down on Its Crypto Bank Charter Plans for ‘Near Future’
By Tolu Ajiboye
April 14th, 2022
Circle has confirmed that it is on course to securing approval for a bank charter and is already discussing with regulators.
BlackRock Eyes Crypto and Blockchain Industry
By Steve Muchoki
April 14th, 2022
BlackRock and Circle have on top of the funding signed a strategic partnership to market the use of the USDC coin.
Circle Announces $400M Funding from BlackRock, Fidelity, Others
By Ibukun Ogundare
April 13th, 2022
Allaire referred to the funding as a milestone moment for Circle. He said the round is part of the “coming of age” of crypto as Circle continues to target the mainstream adoption of USDC.
Circle Selects BNY Mellon as Custodian for USDC Reserves
By Tolu Ajiboye
April 1st, 2022
Circle says BNY Mellon will be its official primary custodian for USDC reserves which would be held in cash and treasuries.
Ola Finance Loses $3.6 Million in Latest DeFi Hack
By Babafemi Adebajo
April 1st, 2022
Commenting on the attack, Ola Finance noted it was still investigating the incident. It promised to provide a detailed report.