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Jeremy Allaire – Chief Executive Officer of Circle – believes American regulators should open arms to the cryptocurrency industry to prevent falling behind other nations.  He said the US government was among the first to propose recommendations regarding stablecoin regulation, adding that the White House, the Federal Reserve, and the Treasury Department are all focused on that mission.  ‘The US may be Late to the Party’ In a recent interview, Allaire regretted that the...

CoinspeakerEuro Stablecoin Market Set to Grow with Real-World Applications and Clear Regulations Meanwhile, the European Union has recently proposed a comprehensive regulation called the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA). MiCA aims to offer legal certainty and consumer protection for crypto-asset issuers and service providers. Euro Stablecoin Market Set to Grow with Real-World Applications and Clear Regulations

Circle – the company behind the leading stablecoin USDC – has reportedly trimmed its staff in a bid to reinforce its balance sheet. Thus, it joined the likes of numerous crypto-related firms that laid off team members during the prolonged bear market to cope with the decreasing investor interest. Some examples are the exchanges Coinbase, Huobi, Gemini, Bybit, Crypto.com, and many more. As reported by Reuters, the stablecoin issuer has reduced its team and ceased investments...

CoinspeakerCircle CEO Advocates for Yuan-Backed Stablecoins Instead of CBDC in China China has been at the forefront of CBDC development, with ongoing trials and pilot programs for the digital yuan. Circle CEO Advocates for Yuan-Backed Stablecoins Instead of CBDC in China

CoinspeakerCircle Explores Expansion in Asia, Eyes Japanese Market for Stablecoin Issuance Even though Circle already offers USD Coin (USDC), its co-founder and CEO Jeremy Allaire believes that introducing a Yen-linked stablecoin would provide new opportunities. Circle Explores Expansion in Asia, Eyes Japanese Market for Stablecoin Issuance

Jeremy Allaire – co-founder and CEO of the stablecoin-issuer Circle – said his company has been closely observing the regulatory developments in Hong Kong.  The authorities of the former British colony have recently allowed investors to trade cryptocurrency under a new regime as they carry “fundamental value.” Asia is a ‘Huge Area of Focus’ In a recent interview for Bloomberg, Allaire noted Hong Kong’s efforts to establish itself as a “very significant center for digital...

Customers will receive a designated amount of USDC along with an invoice, enabling them to experience the benefits of fast, affordable, and reliable cross-border payments. In a significant move towards revolutionizing cross-border payments, German software giant SAP SE (ETR: SAP) has made an exciting announcement in this sphere. In a blog post, the company revealed its collaboration with Circle, a leading digital currency firm, to test the use of its stablecoin, USD Coin (USDC) as a means...

The stablecoin ecosystem has also been impacted by America’s war on crypto, with a clear divergence happening between the top two issuers. Tether supply has reached an all-time high of 83.36 billion USDT, according to the firm’s transparency report.  Industry analyst Will Clemente commented: “The divergence from USDC is striking, reflecting easier access to treasuries for US-based USDC holders and regulatory uncertainty for US-based Circle. What was once a competitive...

The launch of USDC on Arbitrum will replace the currently circulating bridged version of USDC that comes from Ethereum. In an announcement on Thursday, June 1, stablecoin issuer Circle announced its plans to launch the native version of its USDC stablecoin on the Arbitrum blockchain network. USDC on Arbitrum As per the official announcement, Circle shall replace the existing version of USD Coin, which is an Ethereum-based token bridged to Arbitrum, with a native token that runs and resides...

USDC stablecoin issuer Circle recently launched Euro Coin on the Avalanche protocol to exploit the network’s blazing transaction speed.  Circle has launched a euro-based stablecoin on the Avalanche blockchain to deliver prompt and efficient payments and financial services. The Euro Coin (EUROC) launch is the first of a series of anticipated multi-chain launches to aid developers and users. According to Circle’s team, Euro Coin availability on Avalanche increases liquidity and provides...