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Circle Raises $222M for Arc Blockchain at $3B Valuation
Circle Internet Group raised $222 million for its new institutional blockchain network, Arc, valuing the project at $3 billion.
Circle Pulls $222 Million From Blackrock and A16z to Launch Arc Blockchain at $3B Valuation
Circle Internet Group raised $222 million in a private presale of its ARC token, tied to a new stablecoin-native layer-one (L1) blockchain called Arc, at a fully diluted valuation of $3 billion.
Circle raises $222 million for Arc blockchain token sale at $3 billion valuation
Circle raised $222 million for its Arc blockchain token at a $3 billion valuation, drawing backing from BlackRock, Apollo and Bullish.
Coinbase loses $394M, but USDC revenue and subscriptions now drive 44% of business
Coinbase posted a $394M loss in Q1 2026, but stablecoins and subscriptions now account for nearly half its revenue.
AWS Partners Coinbase, Stripe for USDC Agent Payments
Amazon Web Services unveils AgentCore Payments, allowing AI agents to transact in USDC via Coinbase and Stripe wallets.
Circle Earnings in 4 Days Could Be a Defining Moment for USDC's Future in Crypto Markets
Circle will present its financial results on May 11, a report that will have a direct impact on USDC and the stablecoin market. The company has been positioning USDC as key infrastructure for the agentic economy, where AI systems would conduct autonomous transactions online.
Coinbase, AWS enable AI agents to make crypto micropayments using USDC
Coinbase and AWS have integrated USDC payments into AI systems, allowing agents to transact independently through micropayments.
DTCC Targets July Tokenized-Asset Trading After BlackRock, Circle Input
The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation plans to launch a limited tokenized-asset trading service in July, following input from major financial players including BlackRock and Circle, according to a DTCC announcement.
DTC to begin tokenized asset rollout in July ahead of full launch as it gets feedback from BlackRock, Circle and others
The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation will roll out its tokenization service as it gathers feedback from firms like BlackRock to Circle.
Circle Launches Nanopayments on Mainnet, Enabling USDC Micro-Transactions for Agentic Economy
Circle (NYSE:CRCL) has officially activated its Nanopayments solution on mainnet, powered by Circle Gateway. This development creates a specialized payment infrastructure tailored for the emerging agentic economy, where autonomous software agents, APIs, and machine-driven systems handle frequent, tiny-value exchanges.
Blackrock and Circle Lead Tokenized Treasuries as Market Value Climbs to $15.20B
At the outset of May, the total market valuation of tokenized U.S. Treasuries sits at $15.20 billion, following $1.06 billion in added value over the past 30 days. Among 71 distinct assets tracked by rwa.xyz, the average annual percentage yield ( APY) registered at 3.36% over the past week. Key Takeaways: rwa.
Latam Insights: Brazil Bans Crypto Transfers as Meta Launches USDC Payouts
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compilation of the most relevant crypto news from Latin America over the past week. In this edition, Brazil's central bank issues a resolution banning the use of crypto rails in regulated cross-border payments, Bitso estimates 40% of all crypto purchases include stablecoins, and Meta launches USDC payments in Colombia.
