Circle Acquires Nearly 1,000 Blockchain Patents from IBM
Circle blockchain patents acquisition from IBM makes it the largest US blockchain patent holder. Explore how this move strengthens USDC and Circle’s market position.
Circle blockchain patents acquisition from IBM makes it the largest US blockchain patent holder. Explore how this move strengthens USDC and Circle’s market position.
The crypto market faces major shifts: Circle sale negotiations, Solana upgrade, and Microsoft’s blockchain analytics steps.
Ripple attempted to buy Circle for $4–5 billion to strengthen its crypto market position. The deal fell through, but interest remains high.
Circle launched a global payment network, USDC is surging, and SEC appointed crypto-friendly Paul Atkins as new chair.
In 2024, USDC trading volume soared to $23 billion following the MiCA regulation. USDC emerged as the main beneficiary of increased demand for compliant stablecoins.