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Coinbase Launches USDC Lending Against Bitcoin with Fixed Rates
Coinbase users can now borrow **USDC** stablecoins against their **bitcoin** holdings, featuring a **fixed interest rate** and a predetermined **repayment date**.
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Binance Invests $100 Million in Circle to Expand USDC Promotion Partnership
Binance has acquired a **$100 million** stake in stablecoin issuer Circle as part of an expanded **five-year partnership** to promote the **USDC** stablecoin.
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Binance Acquires $100M Stake in Circle for 5-Year USDC Promotion Deal
Binance has acquired a **$100 million** stake in stablecoin issuer Circle as part of a **five-year deal** to promote **USDC** adoption.
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Japan's Lawson to Trial Yen Stablecoin Payments, Netstars Launches Multi-Stablecoin Merchant Service
Japanese convenience store giant **Lawson** is set to trial **yen stablecoin payments** in **Tokyo**, while **Netstars** has launched a new merchant service supporting **USDC**, **USDT**, and **JPYC**.
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Circle Secures U.S. Trust Bank Approval, Bolstering Regulatory Standing
Circle, the issuer of the USDC stablecoin, has secured U.S. trust bank approval, marking a significant step in its regulatory expansion.
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USDC Issuer Circle Secures Final OCC Approval for National Trust Bank Charter
Circle, the issuer of the stablecoin USDC, has received final approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) for a national trust bank charter.
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Dune Data Reveals USDT Dominates Payments, USDC Leads DeFi as Stablecoins Diverge
New data from Dune analytics indicates a clear divergence in stablecoin use, with Tether's USDT dominating payments and Circle's USDC powering DeFi applications.
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Visa Data Shows USDC Overtaking Tether in Stablecoin Volume Amid 63% Trading Surge
New data from Visa indicates Circle's USDC is outpacing Tether in stablecoin volume, coinciding with a 63% spike in overall digital currency trading.
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Standard Chartered and Circle Launch Bank-Led USDC Minting in Dubai DIFC for Institutions
Standard Chartered and Circle launched bank-led USDC minting and redemption for institutions, starting in Dubai’s DIFC with global expansion plans.
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Jefferies Warns Against Circle Investment Amid New Open USD Stablecoin Competition
Investment bank Jefferies has advised against buying shares in Circle, the issuer of the USDC stablecoin, citing new competition from the Stripe and Coinbase-backed Open USD.
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Visa and Mastercard-Backed Consortium Unveils New US Dollar Stablecoin Aiming to Retain Reserve Earnings
A new US dollar stablecoin, backed by Visa and Mastercard, aims to retain reserve earnings and challenge Tether’s USDT and Circle’s USDC.
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Circle Shares Drop 13% as Stripe, Coinbase, and BlackRock Back Rival Stablecoin Network
Shares of Circle, the issuer of the USDC stablecoin, plummeted 13% after Stripe, Coinbase, and BlackRock announced support for a new rival stablecoin network, Open Standard's Open USD.
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Spiko Integrates Coinbase Payments for USDC and EURC into EU Regulated UCITS Funds on Base
Spiko has integrated Coinbase Payments into two EU regulated UCITS Treasury funds, enabling USDC and EURC subscriptions and redemptions via the Base blockchain.
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BNY Mellon Integrates USDC Minting and Redemption on Institutional Custody Platform
BNY Mellon has integrated USDC minting and redemption services into its institutional custody platform, deepening its partnership with Circle.
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BNY Mellon Expands Institutional Stablecoin Services, Beginning with Circle's USDC
BNY Mellon, the world's largest custody bank, is expanding its stablecoin services to institutional clients, starting with Circle's USDC custody and minting.
DeFi2m read
Breez Launches Bitcoin-to-Stablecoin Payments Across Over 30 Blockchains
Breez's new SDK feature allows users to make payments with Bitcoin, enabling recipients to receive USDC and USDT across over 30 blockchains without holding stablecoins.
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Circle and Nomura Partner to Target Japan's $440 Billion Daily Forex Market
Stablecoin issuer Circle and Nomura are collaborating to integrate cross-border foreign exchange settlements into Japan's $440 billion daily forex market by next year.
DeFi3m read
Ready USDC Card Services Halted Outside EEA Following Provider Change
Users of the Ready USDC card outside the European Economic Area have reported service disruptions after an unannounced change in card providers.
DeFi2m read
MassPay Integrates Coinbase for USDC-Powered Cross-Border Payouts
MassPay is leveraging Coinbase's infrastructure to streamline global payouts using USDC, aiming to reduce costs and accelerate settlement times for businesses.
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Archax Unveils Real-Time Yield Payments for Tokenized Securities on Hedera
UK-regulated digital asset platform Archax launches real-time yield payments for tokenized securities, distributing continuous payouts in USDC on Hedera.
DeFi3m read
Coinbase and Cardless Unveil Stablecoin-Secured Credit Card Offering New Access to Credit
Coinbase and Cardless have launched a new credit card backed by stablecoins, providing an innovative option for users who may not qualify for conventional credit.
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Meta Embraces USDC for Creator Payments, Highlighting Stablecoin Potential and Off-Ramp Hurdles
Meta's adoption of USDC for creator payments signals a major step for stablecoins, yet underscores the ongoing hurdle of converting digital assets to traditional currency.
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Travala Unveils AI-Powered Hotel Bookings Using USDC on Base Network
Travala.com is revolutionizing travel by allowing AI agents to book hotels using USDC on the Base network, with human oversight for final payment approval.
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Coinbase Teams Up with Better Home & Finance for Crypto-Backed Mortgages
Coinbase is partnering with Better Home & Finance to allow borrowers to use Bitcoin and USDC as collateral for home mortgage down payments.
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Mastercard Expands Stablecoin Settlement, Integrating USDC and Ripple's RLUSD
Mastercard is significantly boosting its stablecoin settlement capabilities, embracing digital currencies like USDC and Ripple's RLUSD for a more efficient 'always-on' global economy.
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Mastercard Expands Stablecoin Settlement Support
Payment giant Mastercard is significantly expanding its support for stablecoin settlement, including USDC, PYUSD, and RLUSD, across multiple blockchain networks.
DeFi1m read
Zama Accelerates Compliance After Court Unfreezes $12.5M USDC
Privacy protocol Zama announced it will accelerate compliance measures after a court lifted a $12.5 million USDC freeze tied to an unrelated legal dispute.