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TL;DR Circle unveiled a new payments network (CPN) that enables near-instant international transfers using stablecoins like USDC and EURC. The system aims to replace traditional processes by eliminating delays and high fees through blockchain technology and 24/7 operation.
Circle, the issuer behind USDC and EURC stablecoins, is launching a new global payments system that will streamline cross-border bank transactions. According to a press release on Apr.
USDC's supply has risen to just under $61 billion as of April 19, up from $44 billion at the start of the year.
The Circle Payments Network will leverage regulated stablecoins led by USDC and EURC. The CPN will connect global banks, and VASPs to outpace legacy systems like SWIFT. Circle Internet Financial, a top-tier stablecoins issuer, announced the launch of Circle Payments Network (CPN), a blockchain-based platform to connect global financial institutions.
USDC's accelerated growth appears increasingly tied to its regulatory clarity and institutional appeal, particularly as Circle advances plans for a potential IPO.
Circle, the FinTech firm behind the $60 billion USDC stablecoin, is reportedly launching a new payments and cross-border remittance network. According to a report Monday (April 21) by CoinDesk, invitations were sent to industry stakeholders for a launch event April 22 at Circle's headquarters in New York featuring a presentation by CEO Jeremy Allaire.
Circle, the firm behind the $60 billion USDC stablecoin, is set to launch a new payments and cross border remittance network Tuesday to rival Mastercard and Visa. CoinDesk's Christine Lee hosts "Chart of the Day.
Handling USDC disputes has always been a tricky part of using stablecoins. Once you send a payment on-chain, there is usually no way to reverse it—no refunds, no chargebacks, and no easy fix if something goes wrong.
Circle introduces a new payments network targeting global remittances.
Binance has announced the launch of its 68th project on the Binance Launchpool, featuring Initia (INIT), an omni-chain rollups network designed to enhance the capabilities of appchains.
Circle, the issuer behind the USDC stablecoin, has officially introduced the Refund Protocol—an advanced smart contract framework developed by Circle Research.
Panama City has joined the growing list of global jurisdictions that accepts crypto payments.
Crypto payments protocol AEON is partnering with Stellar to accelerate the adoption of crypto for payments across Southeast Asia.
A launch to $10 looms
The TRUMP token team has sparked fresh controversy by quietly removing $4.6 million in USDC from its liquidity pool ahead of a $320 million token unlock, fueling trader concerns about potential volatility and insider activity. The post Is TRUMP Token About to Crash? Devs Quietly Remove $4.6M USDC From Liquidity Pool appeared first on Cryptonews.
Forget about Bitcoin (BTC -1.98%). Forget about speculative meme coins.
Official Trump (TRUMP) developers drained $4.6M USDC from the liquidity pool, bridging the proceeds to Ethereum.
Digital currencies traded in the red on Wednesday as Bitcoin failed to hold above the key region of $85,000. Amidst the uncertainty, layer1 blockchain Sui Network attained a crucial milestone in its DeFi journey.
Circle will deploy its stablecoin, cross-chain transfer protocol, and wallet on layer 1 blockchain Monad's mainnet when it goes live.
Inquiries about the USDC revenue split between the two companies began in 2023 while Gary Gensler was still head of the SEC, according to correspondence.
Just last week, the FT reported that Tether's considering a US-only stablecoin. Why? Because their current $144 billion-dollar stablecoin USDT may not comply with potential new US regulation (which is still making its way through the relevant checkpoints down in DC).
Solana has seen intense selling pressure from both whales and retail investors over the past month, but analysts still expect a price bounce.
TL;DR On April 8, 2025, the USDC Treasury burned 51 million tokens on the Ethereum network. This move is part of Circle's routine strategy to adjust liquidity and maintain its 1:1 peg to the U.S. dollar. The burn had no negative impact on the market or DeFi ecosystem, reinforcing USDC's strength as a reliable stablecoin.
Larry Fink, the billionaire CEO of BlackRock, is now locked in with Donald Trump, sitting inside the president's tight inner circle after years of tension with the Republican party.
