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Meta Adds USDC for Creator Payments
Meta now lets eligible creators get paid in USDC via Solana and Polygon, aiming for faster, lower-cost cross-border payouts than banks.
Yuan Stablecoin Could Launch Within 5 Years
Circle CEO says China could launch a yuan-backed stablecoin within 3 to 5 years, but capital controls may be the biggest hurdle.
Circle Eyes Arc Token and PoS Shift
Circle is exploring a native Arc token and proof-of-stake, signaling a broader crypto network strategy beyond USDC payments and infrastructure.
USDC Unlikely in Hormuz Crypto Toll Plan
Circle says USDC is unlikely to be used in any Hormuz crypto toll scheme, arguing sanctioned actors avoid tokens that can be quickly frozen.
Crypto Stocks Jump on Ceasefire News
Crypto stocks surged in pre-market trade after a two-week U.S.-Iran ceasefire eased risk fears, lifting bitcoin near $72,750 and boosting MSTR, COIN, GLXY.
FDIC Eyes Stablecoin Issuers Under GENIUS Act
FDIC moved Tuesday to set GENIUS Act rules for bank-supervised stablecoin issuers, clarifying token holders are not covered by deposit insurance.
Circle Mints $1B USDC in 24 Hours
Circle minted $1B USDC in 24 hours, lifting Solana's supply to $10.25B and signaling rising institutional demand for onchain dollar liquidity.
Stablecoin Supply Hits $315B as USDC Gains
Stablecoin supply hit a record $315B in Q1, with USDC gaining market share as Tether lost ground, signaling shifting institutional flows.
Circle Under Fire Over $285M Drift Hack
Circle faces backlash after ZachXBT said it missed a six-hour window to freeze USDC as $285M from the Drift hack moved through its rails.
ZachXBT Flags $420M in Suspect USDC Transfers
ZachXBT alleges Circle failed to promptly freeze $420M in suspect USDC transfers, raising fresh concerns about compliance, enforcement, and trust.
ZachXBT Alleges $420M in Circle USDC Failures
ZachXBT alleges Circle failed to act on over $420M in suspicious USDC activity since 2022, putting the stablecoin issuer's compliance claims under pressure.
Mert Warns Circle of Potentially Large Exploit
Mert Mumtaz publicly urged Circle to respond ASAP after spotting a high-likelihood, potentially large exploit tied to USDC risk.
Circle Stock Under Pressure: 3 Key Reasons
Circle stock is sliding as investors reassess rich valuation, face regulatory uncertainty, and weigh rising competition in stablecoins.
Stablecoin Jitters, Institutional Crypto Surge
Stablecoin regulation fears are rattling crypto-linked stocks, but institutional blockchain adoption remains strong if policy uncertainty stays contained.
Euro Stablecoins Lead Non Dollar Market
Euro stablecoins now make up over 80% of non-USD stablecoin supply, led by Circle's EURC as MiCA rules and real usage drive growth.
USDC Growth Can Outlast Rewards Limits
Citi says draft US stablecoin reward limits may slow USDC growth, but Circle's core thesis stays intact as payments, trading and on-chain use expand.
Whale Alert: 250M USDC Minted at Treasury
Whale Alert flagged a 250M USDC mint at the USDC Treasury earlier today, signaling a supply increase that could later flow to exchanges or DeFi.
Circle Presses EU to Lift Crypto Compliance Thresholds
Circle urges the EU to ease MIP crypto settlement thresholds, warning rules sideline euro stablecoins like EURC and stall adoption for banks across Europe.
Crypto News Summary March 12
March 12 crypto: regulators pushed SEC-CFTC coordination and DeFi scrutiny; phishing led losses, while Circle/Ripple headlines fueled Dogecoin and ICP surges.
Circle stock jumps after Bernstein says stablecoin adoption could drive 60% upside
Circle (CRCL) jumps after Bernstein reiterates Outperform, sets $190 target and says accelerating stablecoin adoption could deliver ~60% upside this week.