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World Economic Forum Believes Crypto Will Remain Key Technology
4.1.2023
The World Economic Forum (WEF) has reviewed what happened in 2022 in crypto, making several predictions about the future of the ecosystem. Dante Disparte, CSO of Circle, in an article published for the WEF, states that while 2022 has been a terrible year, the building blocks of the industry will...
Crypto technology will shift towards 'steadier hands' in 2023: Circle CSO
3.1.2023
Turmoil in the crypto sector in 2022 will see the tech change hands to "more regulated and established institutions," said Circle's chief strategy officer
What is USD Coin (USDC), fiat-backed stablecoin explained
30.12.2022
USDC is a U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin issued by Circle and Coinbase to combat the price swings of the highly volatile cryptocurrency market
Crypto Community Asks: Where in the World Is Ex-Alameda CEO Sam Trabucco?
24.12.2022
Following FTX co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried’s arrest and the statements from his co-workers Gary Wang and Caroline Ellison, the spotlight has turned on the remaining executives who were part of the team’s inner circle. Another person people are curious about these days is Alameda Research’s...
Stablecoin settlements can surpass all major card networks in 2023: Data
22.12.2022
While on-chain stablecoins settlements are growing rapidly, many people pointed out that comparing stablecoin settlements to Visa transactions is not fair as they represent two different things
Today in Crypto: Alameda Research Ex-CEO Hires a Former SEC Chief to Defend Her, 63 Arrested in Crypto Money Laundering Case, KuCoin's and ByBit's Proofs of Reserves
12.12.2022
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Read More: Today in Crypto: Alameda Research Ex-CEO Hires a Former SEC Chief to Defend Her, 63 Arrested in Crypto Money Laundering...
Coinbase takes a shot at Tether, encourages users to switch to USDC
9.12.2022
Coinbase’s request comes just a couple of months after Binance ceased support for USDC
Drones, Fertility, and Defi — A Look at Alameda Research’s Massive $5.4 Billion Portfolio of Investments
8.12.2022
Over the last few weeks, there’s been a lot of information revealed surrounding the recent FTX and Alameda Research disaster. On Dec. 6, the Financial Times (FT) published documentation that shows Alameda’s investment portfolio, which alleges the company spent more than $5 billion on hundreds...
USDC Issuer Circle Changes Mind on Going Public, CEO Reveals Q3 Earnings
6.12.2022
Circle, the US financial services firm behind the stablecoin USDC, has changed its mind about seeking a public listing in the near future, and now says it will stay focused on building “a long-term public company.”
The plan to go public has since the beginning of this year been central for Circle...
Today in Crypto: HashKey and SEBA Bank Join Hands, KuCoin Hires Mazars for Proof of Reserves, Bitget Launches PoR Page & User Self-audit Tool
5.12.2022
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Read More: Today in Crypto: HashKey and SEBA Bank Join Hands, KuCoin Hires Mazars for Proof of Reserves, Bitget Launches PoR Page...
USDC issuer Circle terminates SPAC merger with Concord
5.12.2022
The deal previously valued Circle at $4.5 billion in July 2021 before an upwards revision to $9 billion in February 2022
Stablecoin Issuer Circle Cancels Plan to Go Public
5.12.2022
The firm had announced plans to go public in July of 2021
Don’t Forget the Importance of Censorship Resistance
29.11.2022
Since people are once again talking about self-custody as one of crypto’s unique strengths, I would like to remind everyone about an equally important fundamental value proposition of crypto that, in the early days, was touted as the killer feature. I’m talking about censorship...
Stablecoin Economy Continues to Shrink Shedding Close to 5% in 2 Months
28.11.2022
During the last month, the market capitalization of all the stablecoins in existence dropped by more than 2%, shedding roughly $2.98 billion since the end of October. Statistics show that tether, the largest stablecoin by market valuation, saw its market cap lose more than 5% during the last...
Tether vs. USD Coin on-chain data reveals two very different stablecoins
23.11.2022
The market cap of Tether dropped amid the FTX fiasco while USD Coin supply increased by $2 billion
Who's Who in the FTX Inner Circle
22.11.2022
FTX collapsed. These players held the keys
Circle CEO Calls for Clear US Laws on Stablecoins to 'Unleash' Their Potential
16.11.2022
Circle CEO and founder Jeremy Allaire wrote to prominent financial services lawmakers in the U.S., calling for workable, clear legislation on stablecoins and warning of the risks to the country of not doing so
Circle marks a possible $3B loss from Binance stablecoin conversions
16.11.2022
Circle attributed its miscalculated financial projections to Binance implementing USDC to BUSD auto-conversions and the recent collapse of FTX
Crypto stablecoin issuer Circle adds Apple Pay support
16.11.2022
The stablecoin issuer said Apple Pay support allows traditional businesses to experience the benefits of crypto settlement while allowing crypto businesses to engage with non-crypto-using customers
USDC Stablecoin Issuer Circle Says Businesses Can Accept Apple Pay
15.11.2022
The addition will help crypto businesses by making it easier to take payments, the company said