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Circle Research

Decentralized Insurance “R-Pools” for Recoverable Wrapper Tokens

Team Circle | December 1, 2023

Circle Research and Stanford introduce “R-Pools,” a thought experiment on how DeFi protocols can recover from hacks without compromising functionality.

Foundations of Innovation with Bill Winters* of Standard Chartered

Jeremy interviews Standard Chartered Group Chief Executive Bill Winters about innovations in banking. Watch now.

Web3 Services

Web3 Services November Updates

Team Circle | December 1, 2023

November releases include SDK updates to support improved user experience via web apps and biometrics signing, faster development times using server-side SDKs, and a repository of audited smart contract templates to customize and deploy as your own.

Programmable Wallets

How to Use Programmable Wallets: Our Wallet as a Service Product

Team Circle | November 30, 2023

Learn more about why businesses use digital wallets and how to get started with Programmable Wallets, a wallet-as-a-service product from Circle.

Circle Research

A Configurable and Programmable Wrapper for Recovering ERC-20 Tokens

Team Circle | November 29, 2023

Learn how recoverable wrapper tokens and various configurations can protect existing ERC-20 tokens from thefts and illegitimate transactions.

Web3 Services

An Overview of Circle's Web3 Services Platform

Corey Cooper | November 21, 2023

Circle offers an enterprise-grade Web3 services platform, complete with a diverse set of APIs and SDKs to build decentralized applications. Learn more.

Unlocking Opportunity Through Dollar Access with Alvaro Correa* of DolarApp

Jeremy interviews DolarApp Co-Founder Alvaro Correa about expanding economic opportunity and dollar access across Latin America. Watch now.

The Web3 Revolution with Alex Tapscott

Jeremy interviews best-selling author Alex Tapscott about the transformative potential of Web3. Watch now.

Build on Circle

Bridged USDC Standard | Circle

Team Circle | November 21, 2023

Bridged USDC Standard empowers EVM blockchain and rollup teams to deploy bridged USDC with optionality for a future upgrade to native issuance. Learn more.

Web3 Services

Composable Smart Contracts with USDC

Marcos Placona | November 17, 2023

Composability means combining elements of different smart contracts to create a new system. Learn how to use the power of composable smart contracts with USDC.

Unlocking Opportunity Through Dollar Access with Alvaro Correa* of DolarApp

Jeremy interviews DolarApp Co-Founder Alvaro Correa about expanding economic opportunity and dollar access across Latin America. Watch now.

Build on Circle

Choosing a Wallet as an Enterprise Team: Programmable Wallets

Marcos Placona | November 17, 2023

We walk through Programmable Wallets; a groundbreaking innovation that allows developers to offer powerful Web3 wallets with the UX of a Web2 app

Ecosystem Spotlight

Fueling the Rise of USDC: Gas Abstraction & Gelato's Vision

Team Circle | November 17, 2023

Gelato is simplifying both the developer and user experience by incorporating USDC and Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol into their platform. Learn more.

Web3 Services

Web3 Services October Updates

Team Circle | November 14, 2023

October updates include a feature that enables you to sponsor gas fees for your users and a series of learning resources to kickstart your development journey.

Company Updates

Introducing the Circle Alliance Program

Kash Razzaghi | November 14, 2023

The Circle Alliance Program brings a growing network of global partners together to build durable USDC and Web3 utility at scale.

Circle Mint in Singapore adheres to the Monetary Authority of Singapore's regulations.

Featured

Redefining USDC Access in Asia Pacific: Circle Mint in Singapore

Team Circle | November 14, 2023

Circle Mint in Singapore adheres to the Monetary Authority of Singapore's regulations.

Policy

Circle Refutes False Claims on Illicit Financing

Team Circle | November 11, 2023

Circle Chief Strategy Officer and Head of Global Policy Dante Disparte sent a letter to U.S. Senators Sherrod Brown and Elizabeth Warren to refute recent claims from the Campaign for Accountability.

Circle Research

Circle Research Releases Robust Thresholds ECDSA Signatures Whitepaper

Team Circle | November 10, 2023

Circle Research has improved security by combining the CGG+21 signing protocol with the CGG+21 traitor tracing protocol. This lets 3rd party observers identify malicious signers in real time.

USDC

Announcing: USDC v2.2

Team Circle | November 9, 2023

Introducing a new v2.2 upgrade to USDC and EURC that significantly reduces gas costs and bolsters security for transactions on EVM blockchains. Learn more.

Policy

Speculative Trading with Stablecoins Falls 90% as Payments Use Expands

Team Circle | November 7, 2023

Research paper shows a significant shift in the use of stablecoins away from speculative activities in digital asset markets in recent years.

The Web3 Revolution with Alex Tapscott

Jeremy interviews best-selling author Alex Tapscott about the transformative potential of Web3. Watch now.

Build on Circle

Introduction to Solidity and web3 Smart Contracts

Corey Cooper | October 31, 2023

Smart contracts are programs that reside and run on a blockchain. You can think of them as self-executing digital agreements with rules directly written into their code.

Stablecoins & the Future of the Financial System with Heath Tarbert* of Cir...

Jeremy interviews Circle’s Chief Legal Officer and Head of Corporate Affairs, Heath Tarbert, about currency competition, stablecoins, and more. Watch now!

Product Release

New Web3 Services: Smart Contract Platform & Gas Station

Gagan Mac | October 19, 2023

Circle is launching new Web3 Services products, Smart Contract Platform and Gas Station, to make handling gas fees and working with smart contracts easier. Learn more.

Reflections on SBF & the Future of Crypto with Anthony Scaramucci of SkyBri...

Jeremy interviews Anthony Scaramucci about his time with Sam Bankman-Fried and why the SkyBridge founder is still bullish about digital assets. Watch now!

Programmable Wallets

Deploying wallets with Circle's new Postman Collection

Leo Danzig | October 12, 2023

Explore and test Circle’s Programmable Wallets API which is ideal for developers who are seeking to seamlessly deploy and manage blockchain-based wallets

USDC

Native USDC now available on Polygon PoS

Team Circle | October 10, 2023

Polygon PoS USDC is here! We’re excited to announce that USDC is now available natively on Polygon PoS for developers and users. Learn more.

Ecosystem Spotlight

How Huma Finance uses USDC for their global financing platform

Team Circle | October 6, 2023

Huma Finance is developing infrastructure for crypto-forward companies to enable real-world DeFi services. See how they are using USDC for global financing.

Reflections on SBF & the Future of Crypto with Anthony Scaramucci of SkyBri...

Jeremy interviews Anthony Scaramucci about his time with Sam Bankman-Fried and why the SkyBridge founder is still bullish about digital assets. Watch now!

Web3 Services

Web3 Services September Updates

Team Circle | October 4, 2023

Our latest updates help you manage and integrate smart contracts, enhance security, and kickstart your development journey faster.

Circle Mint

Circle Account is now Circle Mint

Team Circle | October 4, 2023

A Fresh New Name For Circle Account.

Integrating USDC with Programmable Wallets

Circle APIs

Build a USDC Payment-Gated App with Circle SDK

Marcos Placona | September 29, 2023

Learn how to integrate Circle’s SDK to build a robust paywall using on-chain USDC payments. Unlock the potential for seamless, secure revenue

Build on Circle

Integrating USDC with Programmable Wallets

Corey Cooper | September 29, 2023

Discover how to seamlessly integrate USDC payments into your apps using Programmable Wallets

Company Updates

Circle Launches 'Circle Research’ to Advance Development Across Web3

Rachel Mayer | September 29, 2023

Circle Research is dedicated to open-source principles, making our cutting-edge research accessible to the global community.

Policy

Circle Files Amicus Brief on Payment Stablecoins

Team Circle | September 29, 2023

Friend-of-the-court brief explains why payment stablecoins are not securities.

Circle APIs

Build a Modern Payments Infrastructure with Circle and USDC

Marcos Placona | September 28, 2023

Learn how to construct a robust payment infrastructure using Circle’s tools and the stability of USDC.

Multichain

What you need to know: Native USDC on Polygon PoS

Team Circle | September 28, 2023

Learn what you need to know about the upcoming launch of native USDC on Polygon PoS.

USDC

USD Coin and Euro Coin are now exclusively: USDC and EURC

Team Circle | September 22, 2023

Circle is streamlining its naming construct and symbols for better consistency and clarity across the portfolio, starting today.

USDC improves user experience in the Ethereum’s ecosystem

Web3 Services

Deploying Programmable Wallets with Next.js + iOS

Corey Cooper | September 20, 2023

Discover how a Next.js server interfaces with Circle’s Programmable Wallets API to initialize wallets.

USDC

Now available: USDC on Polkadot Asset Hub

Team Circle | September 19, 2023

Polkadot USDC is here! We’re excited to announce that USDC is now available natively on Polkadot Asset Hub for developers and users of the Polkadot ecosystem. Learn more.

USDC

USDC is now available on NEAR

Team Circle | September 14, 2023

NEAR USDC is here! We’re excited to announce that USDC is now available natively on NEAR for developers and users. Learn more.

USDC

Blurring the lines between digital and real-world with Rajah Caruth

Team Circle | September 13, 2023

Rajah Caruth embodies the spirit of breaking barriers and pushing boundaries in racing just as USDC does in finance. See how he and Circle are a perfect pair.

USDC

Native USDC Now Available on Noble

Team Circle | September 12, 2023

Noble USDC is here! We’re excited to announce that USDC is now natively available on Noble for developers and users of the Cosmos ecosystem. Learn more.

Build on Circle

Circle wins top honor for developer relations

Marcos Placona | September 10, 2023

Circle was awarded as the Best New DevRel Program of 2022 at this year’s DevRelCon.

USDC

What you need to know: USDC on NEAR

Team Circle | September 7, 2023

A preview to the upcoming launch of native USDC to the NEAR ecosystem.

Policy

Circle’s response to EBA on money laundering & terrorist risk factors

Patrick Hansen | September 5, 2023

Circle highlights the need for European Banking Authority guidelines to follow principles established by MiCA and Transfer of Funds Regulations.

Multichain

Now Available: USDC on OP Mainnet

Team Circle | September 5, 2023

OP Mainnet USDC is here! We’re excited to announce that USDC is now available natively on OP Mainnet for all developers and users. Learn more.

USDC

USDC Now Available Natively on Base

Team Circle | September 5, 2023

Base USDC is here! We’re excited to announce that USDC is now available natively on Base for developers and users. Learn more.

Multichain

What you need to know: Native USDC for Cosmos via Noble

Team Circle | September 1, 2023

Preview into the upcoming launch of native USDC on Noble and what it means for the Cosmos ecosystem.

USDC

What you need to know: Native USDC on OP Mainnet

Team Circle | August 30, 2023

Learn more about the significance of bringing native USDC to the Optimism ecosystem.

USDC

What you need to know: Native USDC on Base

Team Circle | August 29, 2023

A closer look at the upcoming launch of native USDC to the Base ecosystem.

USDC

Circle Teams Up with Mercado Pago to Introduce USDC to Chile Customers

Team Circle | August 29, 2023

Circle and Mercado Pago aim to foster efficiency and accessibility to USDC in Chile.

Build on Circle

Vitalik Buterin Touts Role of USDC in Evolution of Account Abstraction

Blessing Adesiji | August 25, 2023

Vitalik Buterin sheds light on USDC’s transformative influence in improving user experience and account abstraction evolution at the ETHCC Paris 2023.

Company Updates

The Power Behind Our People: Recognizing Circle’s Mission-Driven Culture

Elisabeth Carpenter | August 25, 2023

Circle has been awarded 2023 Top Workplaces and Great Place to Work Certification™. Emphasizing our team’s belief in Circle’s direction, the meaningfulness of Circle’s work, and the encouragement of innovation.

Multichain

How to Send USDC to Phantom Wallet

Team Circle | August 24, 2023

We explain how to send Solana USDC to a Phantom wallet through a Solana bridge, crypto exchange, and a decentralized swap. Read to learn more!

ELT Series

Accelerating Financial Innovation in Asia

Team Circle | August 23, 2023

Learn more about our plans for Asia, why the region is a hub for innovation, and how regulatory leadership can quickly bring the power of Web3 mainstream.

USDC

USDC coming to six new blockchains

Team Circle | August 23, 2023

Circle is launching USDC to six new blockchain ecosystems: Base, Cosmos via Noble, NEAR, Optimism, Polkadot and Polygon PoS in September and October.

USDC

Ushering in the next chapter for USDC

Team Circle | August 21, 2023

USDC will be launching on 6 new blockchains between September and October, bringing multi-chain access of USDC up to 15 chains.

Company Updates

The RektTest: 12 Questions to Guide Basic Principles for Web3 Security

Marlys Rodgers | August 14, 2023

Circle is working with industry participants to help developers prevent, mitigate and respond to security exploits on-chain with the 12-question RektTest tool.

Product Release

Circle launches Programmable Wallets as Part of its Web3 Services Line

Gagan Mac | August 8, 2023

Programmable Wallets is here! See how Circle’s latest product enables developers to embed secure Web3 wallets into apps to deliver seamless user experiences.*

Digital Assets

Foundations for Financial Security Webinar Recap

Team Circle | July 11, 2023

Financial security is at the core of our business at Circle. Learn how we manage risk and drive towards a more secure future for commerce in our webinar recap.

Digital Dollars Power Financial Inclusion

Executive Insights

The New OS for Money: Digital Dollars Power Global Financial Inclusion

Elisabeth Carpenter | July 6, 2023

Global financial inclusion can power a fairer, more equitable future. Learn how Circle and USDC are playing a pivotal role.

Circles vision for digital dollars in Asia

Company Updates

Circle Shares Dollar Digital Infrastructure Vision Across APAC

Josh Hawkins | July 3, 2023

Circle executives traveled through the APAC region to share their vision for digital dollars and how Stablecoins can play a vital part of Asia’s financial infrastructure.

Policy

Circle Responds to Bank of England’s Consultation Paper on a Digital Pound

Teana Baker-Taylor | June 30, 2023

Circle encourages the Bank of England to fully investigate whether a consumer-facing digital pound is needed and advocates for well-regulated privately issued payment stablecoins.

Expect the Unexpected with Felix Salmon of Axios

Circle’s Jeremy Allaire and Axios chief financial correspondent and Felix Salmon explore how the pandemic has altered our financial architecture. Watch now!

Company Updates

Circle Recognized on TIME 100 Most Influential Companies 2023

Team Circle | June 30, 2023

Circle has been named as one of the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies 2023 in the “Leaders” category.

Sample App CCTP muti-chain Circle Developers

Multichain

Sample App for CCTP: Experience the Interoperability of USDC

Corey Cooper | June 27, 2023

Learn how we open-sourced our Sample App for Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol (CCTP) to help kickstart your development process and accelerate your time-to-market.

NGOs

USDC Utility: Delivering Humanitarian Aid Where it's Needed

Team Circle | June 20, 2023

Discover how blockchain and stablecoins can help NGOs revolutionize humanitarian aid delivery by increasing transparency, speed, and cost-effectiveness.

The Power of Courage with Jim Breyer of Breyer Capital

Circle’s Jeremy Allaire joined legendary investor Jim Breyer to discuss the US dollar’s importance, investing insights and tech trends such as AI. Watch now!

Policy

Circle CEO Tells Congress the U.S. Dollar is at a Crossroad

Team Circle | June 14, 2023

See highlights from yesterday’s House Financial Services hearing on the future of the dollar and payment stablecoins, featuring Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire

Policy

Circle Comments on SEC Proposal for DeFi Oversight

Team Circle | June 13, 2023

Circle urges the SEC to further consider the complexities that DeFi raises and cautions against over-applying traditional financial regulation.

Policy

Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire to Speak to Congress On Payment Stablecoins

Team Circle | June 12, 2023

Circle CEO, Jeremy Allaire speaks before the House Financial Services Committee on the importance of a robust regulatory framework for payment stablecoins.

Multichain

Arbitrum USDC Now Available

Team Circle | June 8, 2023

Arbitrum USDC is here! We’re excited to announce that USDC is now available natively on Arbitrum for developers and their users. Learn more.

Ecosystem Spotlight

Littio x USDC: Creating stable and secure banking in LATAM

Christian Knudsen | June 6, 2023

See how Littio, a dollar and euro bank made for people in LATAM and emerging economies, uses USDC and EUROC to help create borderless, secure banking.

Removing the Complex from Crypto with Vanessa Grellet of Aglaé Ventures

Circle’s Jeremy Allaire joined Vanessa Grellet of Aglaé Ventures to discuss the evolution of the digital assets industry. Watch now!

Passion Made Possible - Circle’s Singapore Office Opens

Team Circle | May 31, 2023

The Circle Singapore office officially opened on 18 May, marking a milestone full of engaging discussions and networking opportunities.

Multichain

Avalanche EUROC: Expanding Access to the Euro

Team Circle | May 25, 2023

Avalanche EUROC is here! We’re excited to announce that Euro Coin has gone multi-chain. Now natively on Avalanche for developers and their users. Learn more.

Policy

Circle’s response to the ACPR consultation on “Decentralised Finance”

Patrick Hansen | May 19, 2023

The ACPR, the French Prudential Supervision and Resolution Authority, launched a discussion paper on potential regulatory approaches for Decentralised Finance or short DeFi.

Currency in the Crossfire: De-Dollarization & US Dollar Competitiveness wit...

Veteran journalist Maggie Lake interviewed Jeremy Allaire about de-dollarization and US dollar competitiveness at Currency in the Crossfire. Watch now!

Company Updates

Defending Dollar Competitiveness

Team Circle | May 16, 2023

Discussion about the opportunity for policymakers to reinvigorate the U.S. dollar and keep its global competitiveness at the “Currency in the Crossfire” event.

USDC

Trust: The Ultimate Currency - A Discussion with Circle Leadership

Team Circle | May 11, 2023

In a recent webinar, the Circle leadership team provided market updates and discussed the regulatory outlook for payment stablecoins and digital assets.

Executive Insights

Building Trust in Digital Currency

Elisabeth Carpenter | May 9, 2023

Trust is essential for the success of currency – fiat or digital. Learn how Circle is creating a robust digital currency ecosystem that enterprises can trust.

Policy

Circle Provides Feedback to the SEC on Safe Crypto Custody

Team Circle | May 9, 2023

Circle responded to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) proposal to amend its rule governing how Registered Investment Advisers (RIAs) must safeguard their clients’ assets.

Crypto Crossroads with Ryan Selkis of Messari

With regulatory pressure increasing in Washington, Jeremy speaks with Messari Co-Founder and CEO Ryan Selkis on technological progress and blockers. Watch now!

Multichain

Where to Get Algorand USDC: A Guide for USDCa

Team Circle | May 4, 2023

Algorand USDC (also referred to as “USDCa”) has shown substantial adoption since its inception. Learn where businesses can get Algorand USDC today.

Policy

Response to UK HM Call for Evidence on Payment Services Regulations

Teana Baker-Taylor | May 4, 2023

Circle advocates for a proportionate and workable framework for payment stablecoin issuance in the UK. Read to learn more.

Crypto Crossroads with Ryan Selkis of Messari

With regulatory pressure increasing in Washington, Jeremy speaks with Messari Co-Founder and CEO Ryan Selkis on technological progress and blockers. Watch now!

Policy

Response to UK FFS Regulatory Regime for Cryptoassets Consultation

Teana Baker-Taylor | May 2, 2023

Circle advocates for a comprehensive regulatory framework for digital assets in the United Kingdom. Read on to learn more.

Building Blocks of the Internet of Money

Build on Circle

The Blueprint for the Future of Programmable Money

Nikhil Chandhok | May 1, 2023

Stablecoins like USDC are bringing internet-native payments to the mainstream. Learn why programmable money is vital for building a future of web3 ecosystems.

NFTs

Branded NFTs and Web3 rewards programs

Team Circle | April 27, 2023

See how USDC and stable Web3 infrastructure from Circle can help businesses efficiently deploy branded NFTs and web3 rewards programs.

USDC

USDC x CCTP: Creating Interoperability for Digital Dollars

Joao Reginatto | April 26, 2023

CCTP enables #USDC to be natively transferred between chains – unifying liquidity and simplifying user experience.

Capital Markets

Current State of Crypto Capital Markets for Institutions

Team Circle | April 24, 2023

The growth of crypto capital markets is dependent on decentralized finance and how governments decide to regulate and structure these markets. Learn more.

Crypto Regulation: In Code We Trust? with Richard Berner of the Department ...

Guest host Dante Disparte, Circle’s Chief Strategy Officer and Head of Global Policy, and economist Dr. Richard Berner of New York University discuss digital assets regulation and crypto governance. Watch now!

Executive Insights

New OS for Money: Circle's Role in Digital Transformation

Li Fan | April 20, 2023

Blockchain is the next level of digital transformation. Learn how the combination of web3 and stablecoins on the corporate cloud is attracting enterprises.

Congressional Hearing Recap Payment Stablecoin Legislation

Policy

U.S. Congress Highlights Importance of Payment Stablecoin Legislation

Team Circle | April 19, 2023

Circle’s CSO and Head of Global Policy spoke to bipartisan Members of Congress on the urgent need to pass payment stablecoin legislation. Learn more.

Policy

Payment Stablecoins Advance U.S. Competitiveness and National Security

Team Circle | April 18, 2023

Circle’s CSO Dante Disparte will speak to the House Financial Services Committee’s Subcommittee on digital assets, financial technology and inclusion.

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World Economic Forum

Circle, Stellar, MoneyGram & UNHCR convene to advance humanitarian aid

Teana Baker-Taylor | April 13, 2023

Circle, Stellar Foundation, and UNHCR discuss the use of internet-ready, device-centric payments to distribute humanitarian aid at WEF23. Learn more.

Crypto's Next Chapter with Elizabeth Rossiello of AZA Finance, Antoni Marti...

Jeremy Allaire joined AZA Finance Founder and CEO Elizabeth Rossiello and Polygon Co-founder Antoni Martin Bertran to discuss crypto’s next chapter. Watch now!

Multichain

Where to Get TRON USDC: A Guide for USDC TRC20 Via Exchanges

Team Circle | April 7, 2023

TRON has emerged as a global digital asset ecosystem, with a significant presence in Asia. Learn where businesses can get TRON USDC (USDC TRC20) today.

Policy

TradFi, CeFi, DeFi: A Balance Sheet Journey Through Financial Alchemy

Gordon Liao | April 6, 2023

TradFi, CeFi, DeFi: A balance sheet journey through financial alchemy. Keynote address by Gordon Liao given on April 1st, 2023 at the Annual Harvard Blockchain Conference.

Crypto's Next Chapter with Elizabeth Rossiello of AZA Finance, Antoni Marti...

Jeremy Allaire joined AZA Finance Founder and CEO Elizabeth Rossiello and Polygon Co-founder Antoni Martin Bertran to discuss crypto’s next chapter. Watch now!

USDC

Helping Solve Emerging Markets Liquidity Gap with USDC

Team Circle | April 5, 2023

USDC and digital asset infrastructure are helping solve the liquidity gap in emerging markets. Learn how in our webinar recap.

Build on Circle

Expanding our Developer Tools in Circle Account

Charles Squeri | April 4, 2023

We’ve launched new web3 developer tools for Circle Account! The new Developer dashboard includes API logs and Webhook Subscription Management. Learn more.

Company Updates

Winner of inaugural CBER-Circle Insight Award announced

Team Circle | March 31, 2023

The inaugural award – which honors a significant academic contribution to blockchain economics literature with practical impact and includes a 10,000 USDC prize – recognizes research on the role of arbitrage bots in blockchain systems.

Davos WEF The Next Evolution of Money Circle

World Economic Forum

Digital Assets and the Future of Money

Gordon Liao | March 29, 2023

Discussion at WEF on where crypto fits in the history of value exchange and a potential regulatory approach for the new world of digital assets.

USDC

How the USDC Reserve is Structured and Managed

Jeremy Fox-Geen | March 28, 2023

Built as a true bearer asset, USDC is backed by a reserve held in short-duration U.S. Treasuries and cash deposits within the U.S. banking system.

Tokenized Cash & Reducing Systemic Risk with Gordon Liao* of Circle

Jeremy and Circle Chief Economist Gordon Liao discuss banking sector challenges, tokenized cash vs tokenized deposits, and causes of systemic risk. Watch now!

Policy

MiCA's impact on the EU crypto industry and beyond

Patrick Hansen | March 20, 2023

Markets in Crypto Assets’ (MiCA) implications on the EU crypto industry is a game-changer and could play a huge role in global impact. Learn more.

Company Updates

March 15, 2023 | Update on USDC operations

Team Circle | March 15, 2023

As of close of business March 15, Circle has cleared substantially all USDC minting and redemption backlogs and continues making progress toward full USDC liquidity operations.

Company Updates

March 14, 2023 | Update on USDC Operations

Team Circle | March 14, 2023

The USDC reserve is held with BNY Mellon, except for limited funds held at transaction banking partners to support USDC minting and redemption, and is invested in the Circle Reserve Fund, managed by BlackRock and principally comprised of short dated U.S. Treasuries.

Company Updates

An Update on USDC and Silicon Valley Bank

Team Circle | March 11, 2023

In a time of heightened uncertainty for the USDC economy, we remain committed to clear and transparent communication. As a regulated payment token, USDC will remain redeemable 1 for 1 with the U.S. Dollar.

Developer Tools for Ethereum dApps: Getting Started

Marcos Placona | March 10, 2023

Learn how to integrate USDC into your Ethereum dApp with MetaMask, Remix, and Truffle in this comprehensive guide for beginners and experienced developers.

Events

Circle and AZA Finance advance cross-border utility

Teana Baker-Taylor | March 8, 2023

Africa is rapidly proving how financial technology and digital infrastructure can scale and thrive to serve potentially billions of people.

Company Updates

The Future of Web3 Needs Women

Team Circle | March 8, 2023

Circle celebrates International Women’s Day and two of our female executives talk about designing a workplace for everyone and building a more inclusive future.

Digital Assets and the Public Good: The View from France* with Jean-Noël Ba...

Jean-Noël Barrot, the French Minister for Digital Transition and Telecommunications, discusses France’s ambition to lead in the digital assets space. Watch now!

Update on Banking Service with Silvergate Bank

Company Updates

Update on Banking Services with Silvergate Bank

Team Circle | March 3, 2023

Circle responds to Silvergate Exchange Network (SEN) shutdown and affirms USDC minting and redemption remains fully operational.

Policy

Supporting the U.S. Government’s Digital Assets Research Agenda

Team Circle | March 3, 2023

Circle contributes to the White House blockchain and digital assets research agenda.

Multichain

Where to Buy USDC on Ethereum

Team Circle | March 2, 2023

USDC has grown to play an essential role in Ethereum’s Dapp and DeFi protocols. Learn where and how to get USDC on Ethereum (USDC ERC20).

Policy

Web3 Compliance and Policy for the Digital Economy

Team Circle | March 1, 2023

See how Circle is contributing to the future of Web3 compliance and policy in our State of the USDC Economy report. Read it today!

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Multichain

Native USDC is Going xChain: Wormhole Integrates CCTP

Robinson Burkey | February 28, 2023

Wormhole has integrated with Circle’s Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol (CCTP) to help developers leverage USDC as cross-chain, programmable money. Learn more.

The Power of Frictionless Rails with Rob Goldstein of BlackRock*

Jeremy speaks with Rob Goldstein of BlackRock* about how a frictionless infrastructure layer on the internet can create transformative opportunities. Watch now!

Multichain

Interchain USDC: Hyperlane integrates CCTP

Jon Kol | February 28, 2023

Hyperlane’s integration with Circle’s Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol (CCTP) enables users to use USDC with confidence in any blockchain ecosystem. Learn more.

Trust & Transparency

CEO Perspective | Ten Years and Counting

Team Circle | February 27, 2023

Amid the evolving industry landscape, Circle is adapting and continues to thrive as we have for the last 10 years and counting.

The Power of Frictionless Rails with Rob Goldstein of BlackRock*

Jeremy speaks with Rob Goldstein of BlackRock* about how a frictionless infrastructure layer on the internet can create transformative opportunities. Watch now!

USDC

Stablecoins for Ecommerce and the Digital Economy

Team Circle | February 21, 2023

Learn more about how stablecoins can integrate with ecommerce and the growing digital economy as part of the State of the USDC Economy report.

World Economic Forum

BlackRock & Circle talk digital cash, partnership at WEF23

Jeremy Fox-Geen | February 20, 2023

BlackRock COO Rob Goldstein and Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire spoke in Davos about the companies’ growing partnership and uses for digital cash.

Policy

Response to Central Bank of Ireland Consumer Protection Code Review

Team Circle | February 14, 2023

Circle highlights the benefits of public blockchains and digital currencies for market competition and consumers’ best interests.

USDC

Sending and Receiving USDC when Disaster Strikes

Team Circle | February 9, 2023

Sending and receiving USDC is an easy, near instant solution that easily converts to local currency. View a list of digital wallets and on the ground organizations that can aid people impacted by the devastation in Turkey & Syria.

Circle Impact Inclusive Financial System

USDC

Advancing Financial Inclusion and Humanitarian Relief

Team Circle | February 8, 2023

Learn more about Circle Impact and how we’re advancing financial inclusion through technology and education in our State of the USDC Economy report.

USDC

Growing the USDC Ecosystem

Team Circle | February 2, 2023

Learn more about Circle creating an ecosystem for USDC in the State of the USDC Economy report.

Policy

Reflections on Crypto’s Dodd-Frank Moment: Trust, but Verify

Dante Disparte | January 30, 2023

Dante Disparte discusses the importance of trust in financial services and virtual currencies at a speech for the NYU Stern Volatility and Risk Institute conference on Governance, Regulation and Accounting for Digital Assets.

Next Gen User Experiences for Web3 Converge22

Build on Circle

Converge22 Recap: Next Gen User Experiences for Web3

Team Circle | January 27, 2023

Web3 developers should create user-friendly interfaces with better overall user experiences. Challenges and opportunities were shared at Converge22.

The Evolution of Money with Niall Ferguson* of the Hoover Institution

Jeremy speaks with Niall Ferguson about the contest between individual liberty and state control playing out in the evolution of money. Watch now!

Build on Circle

2023 Outlook: Building the Developer Ecosystem Together

Sandra Persing | January 25, 2023

Circle shares 2023 roadmap on supporting developers looking to explore crypto utility and build Web3 services.