36 stories about Circle from across the crypto press, curated and summarized daily. Most recent: Oct 17, 2026.
Circle plans to bring its USDC stablecoin into about 40 emerging and developing markets, CEO Jeremy Allaire told Reuters. The company points to growing demand across Southeast Asia, Latin America, Africa and the Middle East, but no specific countries or launch dates were disclosed.
Circle is targeting expansion into 40 new markets as demand for stablecoins grows among banks and payment companies. CEO Jeremy Allaire told Reuters that interest in digital dollars is rising across Asia, Africa and Latin America, though the report does not specify which markets Circle plans to enter or when.
The European Banking Authority has classified Circle’s USDC as the EU’s first “significant” e-money token under MiCA. New supervisory responsibilities are due to begin on November 12, with French and EU authorities overseeing the stablecoin.
Circle, the issuer of USDC, has criticized the European Union's MiCA regulations for requiring stablecoins to hold reserves in bank deposits. The company argues for more flexible rules to prevent major stablecoins from leaving Europe. Circle's stance aligns with the European Central Bank's call for adjustments.
Circle’s USDC stablecoin could expand its reach in emerging markets thanks to a new five-year deal with Binance. However, Tether’s strong liquidity makes it a tough competitor to displace.
Circle has launched a new service enabling institutional clients to borrow USDC by using their Bitcoin holdings as collateral. This allows them to access liquidity without selling their Bitcoin, a move that could attract more institutional interest in stablecoins.
Goldman Sachs and Citizens analysts said the SEC's tokenized-stock push creates new opportunities in custody, tokenization infrastructure, and stablecoin settlement, while giving brokers room to expand onchain products. Kalshi also filed for US stock perpetual futures, joining Coinbase and Bitnomial.
Circle has launched its Arc mainnet, making USDC the native gas token for transaction fees. The network supports more than 20 fiat stablecoins and connects to over 20 blockchains. Circle has also minted 10 billion ARC tokens, though a public launch is still undecided. Major institutions including BlackRock, DTCC, and Visa serve as validators on the permissioned network.
Velocity, a London-based payments infrastructure firm, has extended its Series A funding round to $48 million, valuing the company at $200 million. The round includes investments from Visa, Circle, and Ripple, highlighting growing interest in payments infrastructure.
Circle has acquired Tazapay for $400 million to expand the reach of its USDC stablecoin in emerging markets. This move is seen as a strategic push to compete with Tether, which has a strong foothold in these regions.
Circle has agreed to acquire Tazapay, a cross-border payments firm, for $400 million. This deal aims to bridge stablecoins like USDC with traditional banking systems, potentially improving last-mile infrastructure. The acquisition is expected to enhance Circle's ability to facilitate seamless cross-border transactions using stablecoins.
Solana Router AI has partnered with Circle to enable USDC payments on its platform. This integration allows users to send and receive USDC directly through the Router AI service, enhancing usability for Solana-based transactions.
Circle's USDC stablecoin is now available on OKX's X Layer, allowing users to transfer the stablecoin across different blockchains. This expansion makes USDC more accessible within the OKX ecosystem and beyond.
Circle has obtained a limited-purpose trust charter from New York's financial regulator, adding state-level oversight to its already federally approved stablecoin operations. This dual-layer regulation enhances the regulatory framework for USDC, the second-largest stablecoin by market cap.
Circle, the issuer of the USDC stablecoin, has received a New York trust charter, adding to its recent federal banking approval. This move strengthens Circle's regulatory standing and could enhance its stablecoin operations.
Circle, the company behind the USDC stablecoin, has received a trust charter from New York. This allows them to offer fiduciary and custody services, a significant step in the growing regulatory acceptance of crypto.
Circle, the issuer of the USDC stablecoin, has purchased nearly 1,000 blockchain-related patents from IBM. The deal covers technology in blockchain, banking, insurance, and cloud security, though financial details were not disclosed.
Circle, the issuer of USDC, is partnering with South Korean tech giant Kakao and digital bank Toss Bank to explore blockchain-based stablecoin payment infrastructure in South Korea.
A consortium-backed stablecoin, Open USD, plans to share reserve income with partners rather than keeping it with the issuer, potentially squeezing Circle's margins if it launches in 2026.
Mizuho downgraded Circle's stock and JPMorgan lowered earnings estimates, citing concerns that USDC is coming under pressure.
Circle suspended Heka Funds over suspected market manipulation after learning Tether had invested $800 million in the arbitrage fund, according to arbitration filings.
JCB, a major Japanese credit card company, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Circle to explore using USDC for cross-border treasury operations and merchant payments. This move signals growing interest in regulated stablecoin adoption in Japan.
JPMorgan warns that Hyperliquid's partnership with Circle and Coinbase creates a "prisoner's dilemma" that puts pressure on earnings from the dollar-pegged stablecoin USDC, potentially affecting its stability and reliability for users.
Circle won final OCC approval to establish a national trust bank, allowing it to place USDC reserves under federal oversight and expanding its regulated digital asset custody business.