Bitcoin
Deutsche Bank to launch BTC, ETH crypto custody
Deutsche Bank plans institutional crypto custody this year, supporting Bitcoin, Ether, USDC, EURC and EURAU after regulatory steps.
USDC
Circle
Circle ends USDC and CCTP support on Noble
Circle will stop supporting USDC and CCTP V1 on Noble, ending new minting Oct. 13 before pausing contracts and routes Jan. 12.
bank
Nu launches U.S. services after OCC approval
Nu has entered the U.S. with accounts, cards and remittances while launching a stablecoin-based global account across 35 countries.
Circle
Circle put USDC on Chelsea’s shirt and the FCA did not blink
The first regulated crypto company to land a Premier League shirt deal did so three months after the Financial Conduct Authority told clubs to stop signing…
Brazil
Coinbase expands Morpho-powered USDC lending to Brazil
Coinbase has expanded its Morpho-powered lending product to eligible Brazilian customers, offering market-based returns on USDC without a fixed lock-up period. Coinbase brings USDC lending to…
acquisition
Circle buys Tazapay in $400M all-stock deal
Circle agreed to acquire Tazapay for $400 million in stock, adding payment volume exceeding $25 billion and payout rails across 100 markets.
Federal Reserve
The Federal Reserve sends a key signal: USDC makes major strides in payment and settlement; holders can earn up to $7,000 daily
As expectations regarding Federal Reserve policy for September shift, the digital asset market is once again in the spotlight. On Sep. 3, Federal Reserve Governor Christopher…
BlackRock
Circle is building its own chain, and Wall Street is running the nodes
The stablecoin giant launches Arc mainnet on September 16 with BlackRock, DTCC, and Visa as validators, betting that owning the infrastructure matters more than owning the…
DAI
Notional Finance faces suspected $1.7M exploit
Notional Finance may have suffered a $1.7 million escrow exploit, with researchers tracing 689.2 ETH into Tornado Cash.
Circle
Chelsea names Circle front of shirt partner in USDC sponsorship deal
Circle has signed a principal partnership with Chelsea Football Club that will put USDC branding on the front of the club’s men’s, women’s and academy shirts…