A federal framework would embolden countless companies to dive into the stablecoin market, according to Chronicle Labs founder Niklas Kunkel.

The world's largest stablecoin issuer, Tether, minted an additional $1 billion worth of USDT on the Tron network in the past 11 hours. At the same time, Circle also minted another 250M USDC on the Solana network.

A wallet later confirmed to belong to David Portnoy lost up to $5.34M from LIBRA. Later, the wallet received a compensation of 5M USDC.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong said the firm aims to challenge Tether's position as the reigning stablecoin issuer by making USDC “number one."

Solanas bridge platforms have exceeded $10.1 billion in total inbound volume since 2021, marking a 114% increase from $4.7 billion recorded up to February 2024, according to Flipside Crypto. This surge highlights Solanas growing role in cross-chain transfers.

Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team has partnered with cryptocurrency platform Coinbase in a multi-year deal fully paid in USDC stablecoin, marking a first in Formula One history.

Coinbase secures a sponsorship deal with Aston Martin F1, paying entirely in USDC. The partnership highlights the growing role of stablecoins in sports sponsorships, offering lower costs and borderless transactions. The post Coinbase Partners with Aston Martin F1, Pays Entirely in $USDC appeared first on Cryptonews.

Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team has announced a multi-year partnership with Coinbase, marking Coinbase's debut in Formula One. The deal is notable for being fully transacted in USDC (USDC), a stablecoin pegged to the U.S. dollar.

Aston Martin's Formula One team will sport Coinbase branding this season, with the deal uniquely paid entirely in USDC.

Circle's USDC has surpassed its previous peak from 2022 and recovered from its market capitalization collapse triggered by a regional bank run in 2023.

TL;DR FDUSD-FOMO Pay Partnership: First Digital USD (FDUSD) partners with FOMO Pay to enable on-chain stablecoin payments for merchants on Ethereum and Solana blockchains. Merchant Integration: Over 200,000 merchants across Asia will now accept FDUSD, leveraging faster settlement times and reduced fees.

First Digital, the group behind the FDUSD stablecoin, has joined hands with FOMO Pay, a licensed Major Payment Institution in Singapore and Hong Kong, to add the stablecoin to FOMO Pay's payment solutions on Ethereum and Solana. The post FDUSD Integrates with FOMO Pay on Ethereum and Solana, Enables Payments to Merchants appeared first on Cryptonews.

Circle's USDC stablecoin has reached an all-time high market capitalization of over $56 billion, signaling renewed growth in the stablecoin sector. The surge comes as decentralized finance (DeFi) activity picks up, particularly on the Solana blockchain, boosting USDC adoption and demand. Over the past month, USDC added $10.

With $98.53B in weekly transactions and a $1.17B net outflow, whales are accumulating, fueling DeFi and OTC trading.

USDC and USDT minting accelerated in the past weeks, providing a bullish signal for crypto markets despite declining token prices.

Binance turned into the biggest market for USDC, as traders flocked to swap out their USDT. The rapidly growing stablecoin answers the demand for regulated assets in the Euro area.

Can Tether still sleep peacefully? USDC rises to $56.3 billion, wipes out its losses, and makes its way to the table of the big players.

Binance decreased its corporate reserves, moving or reallocating some of its excess BTC, ETH and SOL reserves. Some of the funds shifted to USDC.

Circle's USD Coin (USDC) has regained its losses from the bear market, reaching a market capitalization of $56.3 billion as of Feb. 10, according to CoinMarketCap.

The stablecoin market as a whole has seen significant growth, with USDC's circulation increasing by 78% year-over-year.

Circle's USDC stablecoin has reached a $56.3 billion market capitalization, erasing losses sustained during the bear market.

The Japanese securities giant SBI has posted record crypto profits as it aims to win the race to become the first crypto exchange in the country to list USD Coin (USDC). The post Japan's SBI Posts Record Crypto Profits; Aims for Nation's First USDC Listing appeared first on Cryptonews.

USDC's market cap has reached $56 billion, marking a new all-time high for the stablecoin. With the milestone, Circle's USD-pegged stablecoin continues the positive momentum that has seen its supply increase by 100% year over year.

USDC, Circle's once-battered stablecoin, has finally officially pulled off a full recovery from the disaster of FTX's collapse. Its market cap is back at $56.2 billion, matching what it was before the crypto giant fell apart in November 2022, according to data from CoinMarketCap.

Circle, the company behind one of the leading stablecoins, minted $250 million worth of USDC today, on February 7. Issued on Solana, the amount represents a US dollar inflow into the crypto ecosystem, hinting the bull market is back.

Nowadays, bank transfers are slow, fees are high, and some platforms don't even support international payments. That's where Hurupay, built on Base, comes in.

Yesterday, Republican Senator Bill Hagerty introduced a new bill in the Senate regarding stablecoin regulation.

Stablecoin inflows to exchanges accelerated, with over 1B USDC tokens flowing into the market in the past day as whales moved in to buy the dip.

Meow now allows businesses to transact in USDC for free. Straight from their existing cash balance.

Circle's USDC stablecoin demonstrates significant market growth against Tether's USDT, particularly on Solana, as US regulatory clarity and strategic partnerships fuel adoption.

The stablecoin market has just crossed a historic milestone, reaching a market capitalization of over $200 billion. This rapid progression reflects a growing interest from investors in these dollar-backed assets, often perceived as a more stable alternative amidst the volatility of cryptocurrencies.

Stablecoins, often taking the backseat from Bitcoin and other top cryptocurrencies, are now in the spotlight. According to on-chain data, the stablecoins market has surged to over $200 billion, with Tether's USDT and USDC as the main growth drivers.

USDC's growing dominance raises questions about altcoin futures and potential shifts in market sentiment.

Circle's native USDC stablecoin has been expanding its market footprint with major minting happening on the Solana blockchain this month. However, historical trend shows that the growing dominance of the Circle stablecoin is bearish for the crypto market.

The stablecoin market hit a peak record of $224 billion, with USDT and USDC contributing the most to the growth. According to the popular cryptocurrency data aggregator CoinMarketCap, USDC is continuously gaining ground over multiple other stablecoins.

The stablecoin market cap reached a new record high above $200 billion. Is it a sign that Bitcoin and altcoins will rise higher?

Circle's dollar-pegged stablecoin USDC has officially gone live on the layer-1 chain Aptos (APT). Aptos' native token, APT, is up on the news, surging by 5.5% in the past 24 hours. The 38th-ranked crypto asset by market cap is trading at $7.91 at time of writing.

USDC by Circle and USD Tether (USDT) by Tether Limited are both demonstrating strong growth traction in recent weeks. Normally, such processes indicate a coming rally for net crypto capitalization, CryptoQuant data says.

The crypto market is treading water and the biggest cryptocurrency, bitcoin, is taking a bull breather. Its upward momentum is getting stifled by Trump's renewed tariff threats, which are also sending gold prices soaring to record highs and propping up demand for the U.S. dollar.

USD COIN has created history with its mind blowing hold over the world. The financial system was revolutionized when USD COIN started climbing the ladder.

Circle's bid to push its USD Coin (USDC) to the fore as a leading stablecoin option got a boost following the launch of the coin on the Aptos mainnet network. Aptos is a fast-growing layer-1 blockchain network, and the biggest compliment to its reputation could be its “Solana killer” nickname.

Aptos users can now access Native USDC directly, improving transaction efficiency and eliminating the need for cross-chain bridging. The integration strengthens DeFi, payments, and real-world asset applications on the Move-based blockchain. The post Circle Announces Native USDC Is Now Live on Aptos Mainnet appeared first on Cryptonews.

In a latest development, Circle announced that its native stablecoin USDC has gone live on the Layer-1 Aptos mainnet and accessible to all developers and users. With the new development, developers and users would not need bridging when performing a transaction.

Circle integrated its native USDC stablecoin onto Aptos' blockchain ecosystem alongside its Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol (CCTP) for interoperability.

Circle integrates USDC natively on Aptos Layer-1 blockchain, marking a shift from bridged tokens and enhancing the network's DeFi capabilities.

Circle's digital dollar, USD Coin, is now available natively on the layer-1 blockchain Aptos, empowering developers and users.

Native USDC has finally landed on Aptos — a major move, one that brings Circle's stablecoin directly onto the high-speed blockchain, eliminating reliance on Ethereum bridges. No more middlemen, just pure 1:1 redeemable USDC issued straight from Circle.

USDC on Aptos is natively issued by Circle, ensuring seamless integration without cross-chain bridging.