Circle Launches cirBTC on Ethereum to Unlock Institutional Bitcoin in DeFi
cirBTC aims to capture the massive pool of dormant Bitcoin liquidity currently sidelined from decentralized finance.
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cirBTC aims to capture the massive pool of dormant Bitcoin liquidity currently sidelined from decentralized finance.
Circle is a publicly traded stablecoin and financial-infrastructure company focused on regulated stablecoin infrastructure and internet-based money movement centered on USDC.
The world’s leading investment bank reshaped its digital asset playbook in Q1 2026. While trimming holdings in Bitcoin and Ether ETFs, Goldman Sachs completely walked away…
Circle has raised $222 million from financial giants like BlackRock and Apollo to launch Arc, an institutional-grade blockchain aimed at becoming the operating system of the…
Visa’s stablecoin settlement pilot has reached a $7 billion annualized run rate, prompting the payment giant to add support for Arc, Base, Canton, Polygon, and Tempo.
Investors have filed a class action lawsuit against Circle, alleging the firm failed to act swiftly to freeze stolen USDC following the $280 million Drift Protocol…
Circle introduces a quantum-resistance roadmap for its Arc blockchain, aiming to protect crypto infrastructure ahead of potential quantum threats.
Circle plans to launch cirBTC, a wrapped Bitcoin asset aimed at institutional users, competing with Coinbase and BitGo.
Circle teams up with Sasai to boost USDC adoption across African remittance and payment networks.
Circle shares plunge after a draft of the Clarity Act raises concerns over limits on stablecoin yield.
Stablecoins may benefit from AI-driven payments over time, even as early usage remains limited, Bernstein says.
Circle’s USDC has surpassed Tether’s USDT in adjusted transaction volume in 2026, according to Mizuho analysts, signaling shifting stablecoin usage patterns.
Polymarket is partnering with Circle to migrate its settlement infrastructure from bridged USDC on Polygon to Circle-issued native USDC.
Bermuda is launching a pilot program to create a fully onchain economy in partnership with Coinbase and Circle, focusing on stablecoin payments and digital infrastructure.
Intuit announced a multi-year partnership with Circle to integrate USDC and stablecoin infrastructure into its financial platforms to support faster and lower-cost payments.