Articles from Circle

Circle Internet Group, Inc., is proud to unveil the third annual State of the USDC Economy report: ‘USDC as a Platform for Global Prosperity.’ The 2025 report highlights the rapid adoption and expanding use cases of USDC, and reflects the growing regulatory clarity for stablecoins, where Circle’s leadership is setting a benchmark for safety and transparency. At the heart of this year’s edition of the report is the vision of an open, programmable internet financial system—one that is faster, cheaper, and inherently global.

Circle announced today that it holds an inaugural three-year seat on the board of directors of the new Illicit Virtual Asset Network. The group, known as IVAN, brings together governments, law enforcement agencies and industry partners from around the world to identify and counter emerging threats or impending criminal activity in real-time. Circle - the issuer of USDC, the largest, regulated U.S. dollar stablecoin in global circulation - will help drive IVAN’s strategic direction as a key resource in combating transnational illicit finance. As one of three industry representatives to the IVAN board, Circle will have a voting role in prioritization and membership decisions.

Circle, a global financial technology firm, is proud to unveil its first Global Impact Report on the grounds of the United Nations. Examples in the report demonstrate the inherent power of open blockchain-based financial infrastructure to transform aid delivery and remittances for humanitarian organizations.

Circle today announced Bradley Horowitz as the newest addition to its Board of Directors. Mr. Horowitz brings more than three decades of tech industry expertise to his appointment, including leadership roles at Google and Yahoo as well as experience as a co-founder and Chief Technology Officer at his video analysis startup, Virage. He is also an investor in over 150 startups, a General Partner at Wisdom Ventures and was named the #10 Seed Investor by Business Insider this year.

Circle, a global financial technology firm, today announced a strategic collaboration with Sony Block Solutions Labs to drive innovation and creativity through decentralized technologies on Soneium, a public Ethereum layer 2 blockchain ecosystem. Through this initiative, Soneium will integrate Bridged USDC Standard and establish bridged USDC as one of the blockchain’s primary tokens for value exchange.

Circle today unveiled plans for a new global corporate headquarters for Circle Internet Group, Inc. based in the iconic One World Trade Center in Lower Manhattan at an event hosting industry, political leaders and key partners who have been central to Circle’s growth and success. The news marks a milestone moment for digital assets, Circle, New York, America and the US Dollar.

Circle, a global financial technology firm and the issuer of USDC and EURC, has announced two new stops in the Unlocking Impact Pitch Competition Roadshow Series, with returns this fall to both New York and Washington, D.C. on September 22 and October 26, respectively.

Circle, a global financial technology firm and the issuer of USDC and EURC, has today announced that it has become the first global stablecoin issuer to achieve compliance with the European Union's landmark Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulatory framework.

Today at Circle Forum São Paulo, Circle, a global financial technology firm and the issuer of the leading regulated stablecoin, USDC, announced its official launch in Brazil. This strategic expansion marks an opportunity to deliver highly demanded USD-backed digital dollars and digital asset infrastructure to a market at the forefront of fintech innovation and adoption. Circle is partnering with leading regional businesses, including BTG Pactual and Nubank, to launch digital asset products and enable near-instant, low-cost and 24/7 access to USDC for their users.

Circle, a global financial technology firm, today unveiled its latest brand campaign, “Money is now open,” highlighting how the open internet has transformed numerous aspects of our lives while money has remained stubbornly closed - until now.

Today, Circle, a global digital financial technology firm and the issuer of USDC, announced new smart contract functionality that would allow holders of the BlackRock USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund (BUIDL) to transfer their shares to Circle for USDC. This smart contract provides BUIDL investors with a near-instant, 24/7 BUIDL off-ramp that brings to bear the core benefits of tokenized assets: speed, transparency and efficiency.

Circle, a global financial technology firm and the issuer of the leading regulated stablecoin, USDC, is proud to unveil its second annual State of the USDC Economy Report, entitled ‘Welcome to the Era of Open Money.’

Circle, a global financial technology firm and the issuer of USDC and EURC, has today announced receipt of a conditional registration as a Digital Asset Service Provider (‘DASP’, or ‘Prestataire de Service sur Actifs Numériques’ (PSAN)) with the French Financial Markets Authority (‘Autorité des Marchés Financiers’ (AMF)). As further testament to the company’s commitment to France and the EU, Circle has also announced the selection of payments industry veteran Coralie Billmann to spearhead its licensed operations in the country. The appointment of Coralie Billmann remains subject to regulatory approval.

Circle and Nubank, one of the world’s largest digital financial platforms serving 90 million customers across Brazil, Mexico, and Colombia, announced today a partnership to extend USDC access to Brazilian Nubank customers. Circle’s USDC is the leading regulated dollar stablecoin, a form of digital dollar that operates over the internet.

Circle is making it easier for developers and businesses to benefit from Web3 with the beta launch of two new Web3 Services products: Gas Station and Smart Contract Platform. A follow on to the recent Programmable Wallets launch, the new offerings provide a one-stop-shop for developers to deliver streamlined, interactive and cost-efficient on-chain experiences for their customers.

Circle, a global fintech firm and the issuer of USDC and Euro Coin, today announced Programmable Wallets, a wallet-as-a-service platform for developers to embed Web3 wallets in their apps and deliver user-friendly, blockchain-based experiences for their customers.