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Why Circle is spending $400M to fix the last mile holding stablecoins back from real-world payouts
The purchase could tighten Circle's control of regulated payout infrastructure while partner banks retain their own risks and duties.
Circle ends USDC and CCTP support on Noble
Circle will stop supporting USDC and CCTP V1 on Noble, ending new minting Oct. 13 before pausing contracts and routes Jan. 12.
Circle to End USDC and CCTP V1 Support on Noble by January 2027
Circle will disable the issuance of new USDC on the Noble network starting October 13, 2026, via Circle Mint. Direct redemptions will remain operational until January 12, 2027, the date on which the USDC contract and CCTP V1 routes will be paused.
Circle Cuts Off USDC Support on Noble Ahead of 2027 Shutdown
Circle sets an October minting cutoff and a full January 2027 shutdown for USDC on the Noble blockchain.
Circle discontinues USDC support on Noble blockchain as CCTP V1 winds down
The discontinuation of USDC support on Noble could disrupt Cosmos' DeFi ecosystem, necessitating urgent adaptation and contingency planning. Circle discontinues USDC support on Noble blockchain as CCTP V1 winds down.
Circle Targets $25B Payments Flow for USDC With $400M Tazapay Deal
Circle is acquiring Tazapay in a $400 million all-stock deal that would bring more than $25 billion in annual payment volume into its orbit. With 60% of Tazapay's transactions already involving stablecoins, the acquisition could materially expand USDC's reach across Asia, Africa and other fast-growing markets.
Circle put USDC on Chelsea's shirt and the FCA did not blink
The first regulated crypto company to land a Premier League shirt deal did so three months after the Financial Conduct Authority told clubs to stop signing “dodgy” sponsors. Circle is not dodgy.
Circle to Acquire Singapore Payments Firm Tazapay to Expand USDC Rails
Circle Internet Group (NYSE: CRCL), the issuer of the USDC stablecoin, has signed a definitive agreement to purchase Tazapay, a Singapore-based specialist in business-to-business cross-border payments.
Circle to acquire Tazapay to expand USDC cross-border payments
Tazapay processes $25 billion in annualized volume and offers payout rails across 100-plus markets, extending Circle's USDC payments reach.
DeFi lender proposes bad-debt fix, but user USDC funds remain locked
Anthias projects lower monthly debt accrual under unchanged market conditions, while reserve transfers and supplier cash access remain unverified.
USDC may be only as quantum-safe as its slowest wallet, bridge or blockchain
The 813-logical-qubit record is not a Q-day clock, but it shows why host chains, wallets, custodians, bridges and users must move with Circle.
Circle CEO urges US to lead digital finance with stablecoins
The US's leadership in digital finance via stablecoins could solidify dollar dominance, impacting global payment systems and economic power dynamics. Circle CEO urges US to lead digital finance with stablecoins.
