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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.
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.
Circle offers an enterprise-grade Web3 services platform, complete with a diverse set of APIs and SDKs to build decentralized applications. Learn more.
Bridged USDC Standard empowers EVM blockchain and rollup teams to deploy bridged USDC with optionality for a future upgrade to native issuance. Learn more.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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!
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!
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
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.*
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.
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.
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.
Circle’s Jeremy Allaire and Axios chief financial correspondent and Felix Salmon explore how the pandemic has altered our financial architecture. Watch now!
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.
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!
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
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.
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.
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!
Discussion about the opportunity for policymakers to reinvigorate the U.S. dollar and keep its global competitiveness at the “Currency in the Crossfire” event.
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.
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.
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.
With regulatory pressure increasing in Washington, Jeremy speaks with Messari Co-Founder and CEO Ryan Selkis on technological progress and blockers. Watch now!
With regulatory pressure increasing in Washington, Jeremy speaks with Messari Co-Founder and CEO Ryan Selkis on technological progress and blockers. Watch now!
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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
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!
We’ve launched new web3 developer tools for Circle Account! The new Developer dashboard includes API logs and Webhook Subscription Management. Learn more.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
Hyperlane’s integration with Circle’s Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol (CCTP) enables users to use USDC with confidence in any blockchain ecosystem. 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!
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.
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.
We're covering highlights from Day 3 at WEF23 as conversations continue to focus on crypto regulation and how trust is prudent to the growth of this industry.
At Davos, Circle Advances a Dollar with “Superpowers”
Josh Burek
| January 17, 2023
Learn about Circle's vision for accelerating crypto's utility value and how stablecoins like USDC are advancing global commerce in our Davos Dispatch from WEF23.
Circle Releases First Annual “State of the USDC Economy” Report
Jeremy Allaire
| January 17, 2023
Jeremy Allaire's foreward to The State of the USDC Economy annual retrospective, spelling out utility value of responsible financial services innovation.
Escaping the Splinternet with Vitalik Buterin* of Ethereum
Jeremy speaks with Vitalik Buterin about the utility of public blockchains beyond financial applications and how we can escape the splinternet. Watch now!
Circle to help accelerate crypto’s utility at the World Economic Forum
Elisabeth Carpenter
| January 2, 2023
At the World Economic Forum 2023, Circle will drive conversations with global leaders to help advance real-world use cases for dollar digital currency.
Converge22 Recap: Powering Modern Commerce with USDC and Euro Coin
Team Circle
| December 29, 2022
USDC and Euro Coin are programmable money shaping the future of digital payments. Converge22's expert panel discuss potential use cases for stablecoins.
Circle Continues to Enhance Details in the USDC Reserve Attestations
Jeremy Fox-Geen
| December 23, 2022
Grant Thornton’s latest monthly attestation report verifies the cash and U.S. Treasury assets backing USDC, including details on the portfolio holdings in the Circle Reserve Fund.
Circle urges FSB to implement fair standards for financial stability
Team Circle
| December 15, 2022
Circle believes in fair regulations for crypto-assets, including stablecoin issuance, to advance user protection and the blockchain benefits. Learn more.
Principles of Financial Regulation with Lawrence H. Summers of Harvard Univ...
Jeremy speaks with the former U.S. Secretary of Treasury about financial regulation, stablecoins and lessons that should guide policymakers. Watch now!
Converge22 hosted an insightful chat about crypto regulation led by two speakers with top-tier financial regulatory experience. Read our recap to learn more.
Unleashing Blockchain’s Transformative Potential with Balaji Srinivasan
Jeremy speaks with former CTO of Coinbase, Balaji Srinivasan, about how we can integrate blockchain technology to drive a decentralized economy. Watch now!
Converge22 Dispatch #5: A Deeper Look at Digital Asset Custody
Adit Vaidya
| November 21, 2022
At Converge22, we announced product enhancements and outlined our vision to help customers run their businesses on-chain. Read the recap to learn more.
Converge22 Recap: Dollar Digitization for the Developing World
Team Circle
| November 16, 2022
A recap of Converge22’s Dollar Digitization for the Developing World session exploring how USDC and Web3 are helping expand global financial inclusion.
Converge22 Dispatch #4: Running Your Business On-Chain
Eran Shtiegman
| November 9, 2022
At Converge22, Circle announced new digital asset custody and crypto treasury capabilities to make it easier to run your business on-chain. Learn more.
We’ve deepened our partnership with BlackRock, drawing on the operational strength of the world’s largest asset manager to help safeguard the USDC reserve
Converge22 Dispatch #3: Announcing Web3 Services for Developers
Gagan Mac
| November 2, 2022
At Converge22, Circle announced new support for Web3 developers, plus Web3 tooling that makes it easy to build the future of blockchain commerce with USDC
One Year Into Call for Regulatory Action, USDC Actions Recommendations
Team Circle
| November 1, 2022
1 year after the President’s Working Group on Financial Markets released its report on stablecoins, USDC is addressing concerns surrounding digital assets.
At Converge22, Circle announced plans to launch USDC on more blockchains and enable native transfers via a new Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol. Learn more.
On-Chain Credit & The Future of Lending with Ryan Berkun of Teller
Jeremy speaks with Teller Founder and CEO Ryan Berkun about how blockchain can enable global financial inclusion and potentially transform consumer loan markets. Watch now!
On-Chain Credit & The Future of Lending with Ryan Berkun of Teller
Jeremy speaks with Teller Founder and CEO Ryan Berkun about how blockchain can enable global financial inclusion and potentially transform consumer loan markets. Watch now!
D.C. Fintech Week brought together a global set of policymakers, scholars, academics, technologists, and others who are making a direct impact on legislation and regulation.
Policy Reflections from Circle Converge22: Talking Time is Over
Team Circle
| October 6, 2022
Circle’s inaugural ecosystem conference — Converge22 — was focused on operationalizing existing protocols, tackling challenging technological barriers, and providing new tools for traditionally marginalized populations.
Converge22, Circle’s Inaugural Crypto Conference, held thought provoking discussions from Vitalik Buterin, Kevin O’Leary, Lawrence Summers and Emily Chiu.
Expanding Access to Financial Innovation and Increasing Prosperity
Mercina Tillemann Perez
| September 28, 2022
Circle Impact announces Circle U, their digital financial literacy curriculum. It will launch at partner HBCUs as part of an effort to expand financial inclusion.
New Rules for New Realities with Byron Gilliam of Blockworks
Jeremy speaks with Blockworks newsletter writer Byron Gilliam about rapid developments in cryptocurrency markets, crypto regulation, and more. Watch now!
The Ethereum Merge went smoothly, but exactly how smoothly did it go? Find out by seeing data about how the largest ERC-20 asset has performed post Merge.
Charlize Theron to speak at Circle’s crypto ecosystem conference
Team Circle
| September 12, 2022
Charlize Theron to join Serena Williams, Vitalik Buterin, Larry Summers and more at Converge22, the crypto conference hosted by Circle. Learn more today.
Privacy, Regulation & Security of Digital Assets in Europe with Pascal Gaut...
Jeremy speaks with Ledger CEO Pascal Gauthier about privacy, digital asset security, DeFi, and Europe’s perspectives on euro-backed stablecoins. Watch now!
The Acceleration of Digital Finance with Abhi Bisarya of Crypto.com
Jeremy is joined by Abhi Bisarya, Chief Product Officer of Crypto.com, to discuss Crypto.com and the future of digital finance and currency. Listen now.
Serena Williams to speak at Circle’s crypto ecosystem conference
Team Circle
| September 8, 2022
Serena Williams to join Vitalik Buterin, Larry Summers and many other notable speakers at Converge22, the crypto conference hosted by Circle. Learn more.
New Levels of Detail in the Monthly USDC Attestation
Jeremy Fox-Geen
| August 25, 2022
Circle’s July USDC attestation report from Grant Thornton gives independent validation of the cash and U.S. Treasury assets that comprise the USDC backing
The Acceleration of Digital Finance with Abhi Bisarya of Crypto.com
Jeremy is joined by Abhi Bisarya, Chief Product Officer of Crypto.com, to discuss Crypto.com and the future of digital finance and currency. Listen now.
Alondra Mendez Torres, a summer intern at Circle, found USDC before she found her internship. USDC changed her financial future and future career path.
To enhance the developer experience, Circle released a public Postman workspace to explore and interact with our APIs for Payments, Payouts, and Accounts.
OFAC’s Designation of Tornado Cash - Protocols, Privacy and a CTA
Dante Disparte
| August 12, 2022
Circle will engage in long range policy, advocacy, education and engagement efforts in support of privacy in blockchain finance. Read our blog for details.
Perspectives from Asia on Dollar Digital Currencies with Annabelle Huang of...
Jeremy is joined by Annabelle Huang, Managing Partner of Amber Group, to discuss decentralized finance and perspectives from Asia on dollar-denominated stablecoins.
As a regulated entity, Circle has built trust in USDC by balancing the ecosystem with active, global policy and regulatory engagement. Now we take that trust to Washington and focus on major policy issues tied to financial privacy.
Bitcoin as an Economic Bedrock with Michael Saylor of MicroStrategy
In this episode of The Money Movement, Jeremy is joined by Michael Saylor, Chairman & CEO of MicroStrategy (MSTR), to discuss Bitcoin and the future of crypto
U.S. policymakers must act now on stablecoin policy. Circle’s policy principles reflect experience operating USDC, the world’s leading dollar digital currency.
How Blockchain-based Payments Support U.S. Economic Competitiveness
Team Circle
| July 7, 2022
Circle provided responses to The Department of Commerce as part of ongoing conversations with policymakers regarding the digital asset economy. Learn more.
Circle Yield is overcollateralized and built to offer our lenders meaningful security. See how you can start protecting your capital with Circle Yield.
USDC Trust and Transparency: Minimizing Risk | Circle Blog
Jeremy Fox-Geen
| July 5, 2022
Circle aspires for digital assets to be used by billions of people to exchange trillions of dollars of value daily. See what we're doing to make this possible.
Euro Coin (EUROC) is a euro-backed stablecoin designed with the same full-reserve model as USDC. EUROC is always redeemable 1:1 for euros. Learn more here.
The Evolution of Payment Systems with Henrique Dubugras of Brex
In this episode of The Money Movement, Jeremy is joined by Henrique Dubugras to discuss fiscal decentralization and how Brex is influencing the financial world.
Bringing Merchant and Payment Tools to the Circle Account
Team Circle
| June 7, 2022
The Circle Account’s new Merchant Dashboard offers new payment tools for transaction monitoring, fraud management and more. Read our blog to learn more!
TRUST & International Travel Rule Compliance | Circle Blog
Team Circle
| May 24, 2022
We’re excited to be a part of this growing global industry effort to comply with the Travel Rule while protecting the privacy and security of our customers.
Since inception, Circle has intended for USDC to be the most transparent and trusted dollar digital currency. Learn more about USDC transparency and trust.
Free Markets and the Evolution of Digital Finance Platforms with Brian Broo...
In this episode of The Money Movement, Jeremy is joined by Brian Brooks, Chief Executive Officer at Bitfury Group, to discuss the evolution of digital finance.
Digital Money Comes of Age with Dante Disparte of Circle
In this episode, Jeremy is joined by Dante Disparte, Chief Strategy Officer and Head of Global Policy at Circle, to discuss the future of digital money.