Coinbase Delivers USDC Breakthrough in US Futures Trading

U.S. futures markets are poised for a breakthrough as Coinbase spearheads the regulated use of USDC stablecoin as collateral, signaling a seismic leap toward mainstream financial integration. Regulated Futures Markets Open Gates to USDC Collateral With Coinbase Leading the Charge Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase (Nasdaq: COIN) announced on June 18 that its subsidiary Coinbase Derivatives LLC […]

Coinbase Gives Platforms 24/7 USDC Settlements—Faster, Cheaper, Borderless

Coinbase unveils a groundbreaking full-stack USDC payment engine, slashing global commerce friction with instant settlements, lower fees, and seamless integration, while redefining stablecoin utility across regulated markets. Coinbase Payments Launches Full-Stack USDC Engine to Obliterate Commerce Friction Crypto exchange Coinbase (Nasdaq: COIN) announced on June 18 its new solution to simplify stablecoin payments: Coinbase Payments. […]

Circle’s USDC Goes Live on XRP Ledger, Unlocking Real-Time Crypto Finance

USDC’s native launch on the XRP Ledger ignites a powerful new phase in cross-chain finance, unlocking real-time payments, seamless liquidity, and zero-bridge stablecoin integration. USDC Goes Native on XRP Ledger, Supercharging Its Blockchain Interoperability Financial technology company Circle Internet Group (NYSE: CRCL) announced on June 11 that its regulated stablecoin USDC is now available natively […]

Shopify Merchants Can Now Receive USDC or Local Currency

Shopify has integrated the stablecoin USDC into its Shopify Payments system through partnerships with Coinbase and Stripe. USDC Stablecoin Live on Shopify Payments for Global Sales The integration, now in early access, allows merchants globally to accept USDC payments from customers using the Base blockchain network. Customers can pay with USDC supported wallets during checkout, […]

Stablecoins Shatter $250B Barrier in Historic Crypto Milestone

The stablecoin sector has officially vaulted beyond the $250 billion milestone, according to data from defillama.com. Over the past week alone, an additional $2.51 billion has poured into the swelling ecosystem of fiat-pegged digital tokens. Stablecoins Cross $250B for the First Time Ever—What’s Next? For the first time ever, the stablecoin market has cracked the […]

Tether Fuels $2.5B Stablecoin Growth This Week

The stablecoin sector expanded by a full percentage point this past week, growing by $2.558 billion in total. Of that figure, a hefty $1.45 billion came directly from Tether’s USDT, continuing its lead role in the space. Stablecoin Market Swells by $2.5B in 7 Days As of now, data from defillama.com shows the stablecoin market […]

$250B in Sight: Stablecoin Market Nears Milestone Within Striking Distance

According to current data, the stablecoin market expanded by approximately $1.31 billion over the past week, lifting the total market capitalization of fiat-linked digital assets to $247.578 billion. This places the stablecoin sector just $2.422 billion shy of the $250 billion threshold. Stablecoin Market Closes in on $250B With Just $2.42B to Go The fiat-pegged […]

Circle files for IPO to raise up to $624 million amid stablecoin growth

Price range set between $24.00 and $26.00 per share. Offering led by J.P. Morgan, Citigroup, and Goldman Sachs. 9.6 million shares offered by Circle, 14.4 million by existing holders. Circle Internet Group, the company behind the world’s second-largest stablecoin USDC, has filed to go public on the New York Stock Exchange. The move could generate […]

Circle reportedly weighing sale to Coinbase or Ripple despite IPO plans

Circle is reportedly in talks to sell to Coinbase or Ripple despite IPO plans. Coinbase holds strong control and financial leverage over Circle. Ripple’s $5B bid was rejected amid higher IPO valuation targets. Despite having filed for an initial public offering (IPO) last month, Circle Internet Financial, the company behind the USDC stablecoin, is reportedly […]

Sonic (S) price prediction: Can native USDC launch on May 6 ignite a breakout?

Sonic is set to upgrade to native USDC and integrate with CCTP V2 for better liquidity and experience. Sonic (S) price, currently at $0.5226, may hit $1.03 or fall to $0.3596 after the upgrade. A successful transition could spark increased adoption and liquidity, potentially pushing the S price higher. Sonic (S), the native token of […]