Circle has signed a principal partnership with Chelsea Football Club that will put USDC branding on the front of the club's men's, women's and academy shirts beginning with the 2026/27 season. Chelsea FC announced the agreement on Aug.
A footnote to Circle's announcement states that it "does not constitute an invitation or inducement to acquire, hold or trade any cryptoasset, or to use any financial service."
USDC issuer Circle has secured a partnership with Chelsea Football Club as it expands its reach in England. The stablecoin issuer revealed that its brand will appear on the team's jerseys as part of the partnership, which starts this season.
Circle's Chelsea FC sponsorship puts USDC on Premier League shirts as CRCL shares gain.
Circle Internet Group has successfully negotiated a landmark agreement to feature its USDC stablecoin logo prominently on Chelsea FC's match kits, debuting this Sunday when the Blues welcome Brighton to Stamford Bridge for their inaugural home fixture of the 2026/27 Premier League season.
Burn limits start falling Oct. 31 before contracts pause Dec. 1, while Noble and Sui remain the only V1-only routes.
Operational cost reduction: LuLu Financial Holdings recorded a decrease of between 25% and 30% in its cross-border settlement costs compared to traditional correspondent banking. Volume growth: The entity's total settlement volume increased by 40% following the integration of Circle Mint's infrastructure and the USDC stablecoin.
Zand's expanded stablecoin support could revolutionize global finance by reducing cross-border payment costs and settlement times significantly. Zand expands USDC support to enhance cross-border payments in UAE.
Circle minted roughly 5 billion USDC over the past week, according to onchain trackers, in one of its largest weekly issuance pushes yet.
Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire identifies AI agents and cross-border settlement as major USDC opportunities after x402 usage reached 99.3%.
USDC supply increased by roughly $2 billion in seven days, with Bernstein citing higher transaction activity and several factors that could support further growth.
USDC's dominance in AI agent payments highlights its strategic positioning, potentially reshaping stablecoin competition and digital payment landscapes. USD Coin dominates agentic transfer volume, accounting for nearly 100%.