Circle
Solana Labs Co-Founder: Large Payment Networks See Tech 'Ready for Prime Time'
Visa has expanded its stablecoin settlement capabilities with Circle’s USDC stablecoin to the Solana (SOL) blockchain, designed to offer high-speed performance. Solana Labs co-founder and COO Raj Gokal shares insights into the partnership and why payments giants see the technology "as ready for prime time."
Coinbase Gets a Stake in Circle; FTX's Sam Bankman-Fried Pleads Not Guilty, Again
“CoinDesk Daily” host Jennifer Sanasie dives into today’s hottest stories in crypto, as FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried pleads not guilty to his latest indictment. The Wall Street Journal is out with a new report detailing Binance's legal risks over Russia. And, Coinbase buys a minority stake in stablecoin issuer Circle Internet Financial.
Circle Trims Workforce Slightly to Maintain 'Strong Balance Sheet'
Circle has cut its workforce slightly to maintain a “strong balance sheet,” the company said Wednesday. While some departments were subject to layoffs, the stablecoin issuer said it will continue to hire in other areas. "The Hash" panel weighs in on the lingering effects of crypto winter, along with Circle considering issuing a stablecoin in Japan.
Circle's Allaire Says China Should Look at Yuan-Backed Stablecoins Instead of CBDCs
Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire said in a recent interview with the South China Morning Post that Beijing should consider allowing for Chinese yuan (CNY)-backed stablecoins if it wants to internationalize its currency. The hosts of "First Mover" share their reactions to Allaire's latest comments.
Circle Considers Issuing Stablecoin in Japan Under New Rules
Circle is considering issuing a stablecoin in Japan, given that legislation governing stablecoins took effect on June 1, the payment services company's co-founder and CEO Jeremy Allaire said. CoinDesk Executive Director of Global Content Emily Parker breaks down the details.
Circle CEO Allaire Predicts Bitcoin ETFs Will Likely be Approved: Bloomberg
Circle’s co-founder and CEO Jeremy Allaire said in an interview with Bloomberg that he expects the new wave of Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to be approved as “past concerns” of regulators are being addressed. "First Mover" hosts Jennifer Sanasie and Lawrence Lewitinn discuss whether the latest flurry of TradFi giants' applications could be approved by the SEC.
Former CFTC Chairman Heath Tarbert Joins Circle as Chief Legal Officer
Former CFTC chairman Heath Tarbert will join stablecoin issuer Circle as chief legal officer and head of corporate affairs, effective July 1. "The Hash" panel discusses how former regulators could help crypto firms comply better with the regulatory framework.
USDC Issuer Circle Receives Digital Token License in Singapore
Circle Singapore has now received its Major Payment Institution (MPI) license for digital payment token services in Singapore, after having obtained in-principle approval last November. "The Hash" panel weighs in on the stable issuer's new license.
Bitcoin Back Above $27K Despite Debt Ceiling Showdown
Bitcoin (BTC) and ether (ETH) are gaining some ground as U.S. debt ceiling negotiations continue and President Biden declaring that the country will not default on its debt. Tactive Wealth advisor Eddy Gifford discusses the crypto market's reaction while Tether and Circle are diversifying reserves to mitigate dollar risks.
Circle CEO: U.S. Needs to 'Upgrade Core' Systems of the Dollar to Remain Competitive
Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire discusses at Consensus 2023 what lawmakers need to do in order to keep the U.S. dollar competitive.
