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USDC is becoming central to the future of digital payments: Here's why
Stablecoins increasingly moved beyond trading as Coinbase expanded deeper into digital financial infrastructure.
AWS Teams Up with Fintech Stripe and Coinbase to Enable USDC Micropayments for AI Agents
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has unveiled a new capability that allows autonomous AI agents to handle real-time financial transactions independently.
'I don't think that's crazy': Here is why Circle is betting on new $3 billion blockchain
The USDC stablecoin issuer is betting Arc can become Wall Street's blockchain rail for payments and tokenized finance, though analysts still see it as speculative.
Circle launches Arc blockchain with BlackRock backing
Circle has launched the Arc blockchain after raising $222 million in a token presale backed by BlackRock and a16z.
Circle posts mixed Q1 as USDC transaction volume surges
Circle Internet Group (NYSE:CRCL) reported first-quarter revenue that fell short of analyst expectations but topped earnings estimates, as the stablecoin issuer pointed to explosive growth in USDC transaction activity and launched a new suite of services targeting artificial intelligence agents. Revenue for the quarter ended March 31 came in at $694.13 million, up 20% from a year earlier but below the $714.88 million analysts had anticipated.
Circle Beats on Earnings, Raises $222 Million for Institutional Blockchain Arc
Shares of Circle (NYSE:CRCL) are on the rise today following an earnings report that pleased investors. Circle reported Q1 2026 top-line revenue and reserve income of $694 million, which grew 20% year over year.
Circle Raises $222M From BlackRock, a16z For 'Arc' Blockchain
Circle Internet Group Inc. (NYSE:CRCL) has raised $222 million for its new institutional blockchain Arc at a $3 billion valuation as shares jumped 2.5% in premarket trading. The First Public Company Token Presale a16z crypto led the round with a $75 million commitment, according to CNBC.
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.
