36 stories about Circle from across the crypto press, curated and summarized daily. Most recent: Oct 17, 2026.
Circle, the issuer of the USDC stablecoin, has received final approval from the OCC to open a national trust bank. The bank will initially focus on custody and other trust services, with USDC reserve management planned for a later phase.
Circle secured final OCC approval to establish a national trust bank, shifting its $73.2 billion stablecoin to a unified federal framework.
Circle, the issuer of USDC, has been granted final approval for a national trust bank charter by the OCC. This charter will initially serve Circle and its affiliates, with potential future expansion into institutional custody services.
Circle, the issuer of the stablecoin USDC, has received approval to operate as a trust bank in the U.S., adding to a growing list of crypto firms seeking federal banking licenses as the industry moves into the regulated financial system.
Standard Chartered is the first Global Systemically Important Bank authorized to let institutions mint and redeem Circle's USDC stablecoin directly, marking a major step in bridging traditional finance with digital assets.
Circle's CEO emphasized USDC's robust network as a new stablecoin, OUSD, emerges as a potential challenger. Questions remain about OUSD's governance and revenue-sharing models.
Circle, the company behind the USDC stablecoin, has cratered 17% as major companies like Stripe, Coinbase, and BlackRock back a rival stablecoin network. Open Standard's Open USD aims to let partners keep reserve income and eliminate minting fees, challenging Circle's USDC.
The stablecoin giant and the Japanese financial corporation plan to deploy cross-border foreign exchange settlements as early as next year.
Circle has introduced cirBTC, a new token backed 1:1 by Bitcoin, allowing users to access DeFi protocols on Ethereum. This move directly challenges Coinbase's dominant position in the wrapped Bitcoin market.
Hyperliquid's new revenue-sharing deal with USDC could move $160 million in revenue from Coinbase and Circle. This could boost Hyperliquid's HYPE token and put pressure on competitors' margins, according to analysts.
Circle, the company behind USDC, has introduced Arc, a new blockchain designed to streamline stablecoin transactions. This could make stablecoin payments faster and more efficient for everyday users.
Circle has introduced tools for AI agents to manage USDC payments, enabling automated transactions. This move could streamline digital payments and expand AI capabilities in finance.