Circle, the issuer of the USDC stablecoin, is reportedly exploring a partnership with Ant Group to extend its presence into China, according to a July 10 report by Bloomberg. Sources familiar with the matter reportedly said that Ant Group, parent company of Alipay and one of China’s largest financial technology firms, plans to integrate USDC […]
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The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.
Nick van Eck's stablecoin startup Agora secured $50 million in a Series A led by Paradigm to expand its AUSD-based services.
The move is part of Ant's broader effort to build a platform that supports various forms of digital currencies, including tokenized assets.
Assume any exchange that has some material amount of USDC has an agreement with Circle, said one person familiar with the situation.
A major security incident struck the decentralized exchange GMX, siphoning approximately $42 million from its Arbitrum-based v1 perpetual platform. In response, GMX has sent an on-chain message to the hacker offering a 10% white-hat bounty. The platform stated that no legal action will be pursued if the remaining funds are returned within 48 hours. This […]
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Thumzup Media also disclosed that Donald Trump Jr. owns 350,000 shares, worth about $4 million at current prices.
Ripples seeks a U.S. banking license that would provide federal oversight for RLUSD, its stablecoin which just crossed over $500 million in market cap.
The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.
CRCL debuted last month with an IPO price of $31 per share, and the stock currently trades around $205 per share.
Bankr, in a recent update, pointed out that Ethereum is maintaining its upward momentum, backed by solid volume and a more favorable news environment. Although brief spikes in volatility may arise from macroeconomic events, Bankr believes the broader trend remains intact, as long as $2,510 holds. Ethereum Three-Day Price Trend Action Analyzing price action over the last 72 hours, Bankr noted a gently rising three-day trend. ETH started near $2,535, spiked to $2,598, and is now holding around $2,571 — a gain of roughly +1.5% for the period. The strongest push came Sunday night when ETH jumped $50 in one hour on the heaviest volume of the week. Related Reading: Ethereum Price Gathers Strength — Bulls Prepare for Upside Extension Since then, the price has been consolidating in a tight $2,565–$2,585 range. On the candle side, higher lows are visible at $2,506, $2,512, $2,540, and $2,560, which shows buyers are stepping in a little earlier on each dip. Examining simple indicators, Bankr noted that the 20-hour moving average is approximately $2,565, with the price sitting just above it — a mildly positive sign. The 50-hour moving average is around $2,538 and still shows a sloping upward trend bias, while candles stay above $2,540. For momentum, a quick RSI-style check shows ETH touched overbought during the $2,598 spike, then cooled to neutral (50–55), which leaves room for another leg higher. As for key levels, Bankr outlined support at $2,550 (recent pivot), $2,510 (volume shelf), and $2,480 (weekly floor). On the resistance side, levels to watch include $2,590–$2,600 (last high) and $2,625 (March swing high). News Impact And Game Plan While Ethereum surges, a stronger-than-expected US jobs report typically acts as a headwind, since it implies the Fed will likely stay on hold. However, Bankr noted that crypto appears to be shrugging it off, thanks to a solid risk appetite that’s keeping momentum intact despite the macro pressure. Related Reading: Ethereum Indecision Masks A Bullish Setup – Here’s Why BTC Holds The Key On the political front, Bankr highlighted that next week’s US “Crypto Week” in Congress, combined with the administration’s pro-crypto stance, is lifting sentiment. Traders are now positioning ahead of potential developments, including clearer regulatory direction and ETH-related ETF chatter, both of which are helping boost confidence. In terms of sector dynamics, Bankr pointed to ongoing institutional accumulation from players like Metaplanet. Additionally, Bankr mentioned the recent USDC burn, which reflects responsible supply management and supports a more constructive backdrop for Ethereum. Outlining a flexible approach, Bankr points to the accumulation of dips, placing laddered limit buys at $2,555, $2,535, and $2,505 in case of a sharp shakeout. For a breakout trade, if ETH closes an hourly candle above $2,600, look to enter or add with a short-term target at $2,625–$2,650, and place a stop just under $2,580. As a protective exit, if ETH drifts below $2,510 on rising volume, momentum likely shifts, cutting exposure or using a stop around $2,495 can help limit drawdowns. For profit-taking, Bankr suggests trimming partial positions at $2,590 and again near $2,625, while leaving a runner in case a summer rally extends toward $2,700. Featured image from iStock, chart from Tradingview.com
The crypto exchange is becoming one of USDC's most active advocates across payments and financial services, Bernstein said.
The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.
Circle Gateway will enable a unified USDC balance for users to access the tokens real-time across different networks, the company said.
Prominent blockchain investigator ZachXBT has criticized two prominent stablecoins, including Ripple’s RLUSD and Circle’s USDC, highlighting concerns about their compliance and adoption strategies. In a now-deleted social media post, ZachXBT questioned Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin, arguing that it lacked an authentic user base and relied on paid partnerships to create the illusion of organic growth. Due […]
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The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.
Paxos USDG will have a significant impact in the EU's regulated stablecoin markets, offering an alternative to USDC and others for 450 million residents.
A federal trust charter would bring Circle under direct federal bank regulator oversight, aligning it with how traditional financial institutions are overseen.
Circle has applied for a national banking license, according to Reuters. which would enable it to act as a custodian for its own reserves.
The Bernstein analysts expect the stablecoin market to reach $4 trillion over the next decade from around $244 billion today.
The crypto custodian rated USDC and AUSD poorly for regulatory oversight and reserve management, while executives from VanEck, Coinbase and others questioned the ranking.
Polymarket’s growth fuels USDC demand, with stablecoins driving high-velocity settlement activity.
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Taurus’s stablecoin privacy layer uses zero-knowledge proofs and was built atop the Aztec Network.
The new offering embeds into popular payroll platforms and allows employers to pay workers in USDC, RLUSD and USDG globally.
Together, USDT and USDC account for the majority of the approximately $134 billion total stablecoin market on the network.
Based on reports, stablecoin issuance has kept climbing for the past 90 days, with billions of dollars flowing in each week. Investors appear to be waiting for a clear sign before moving capital. Right now, USDT holds over 66% of that market, while USDC and DAI share the rest. In total, stablecoins account for about $250 billion, or almost 8% of all crypto assets. Related Reading: Bunker Buster: Ethereum Titans Stake $100 Million Amid US-Iran Hostilities Stablecoin Supply Hitting New Highs Demand for a trusted dollar peg is driving this growth. Tether leads by a wide margin because many traders trust its stability. Stablecoin reserves have swelled, even as other segments stay quiet. This points to plenty of cash on the sidelines. ????Billions in Stablecoins are issued weekly, and the 90-day change for all Stablecoins shows a large amount of liquidity available in the market. Tether (USDT) stands out, representing 66.2% of the entire Stablecoin market. Currently, the Stablecoin market cap is close to $250B… pic.twitter.com/DugpqDiEPl — Alphractal (@Alphractal) June 24, 2025 Bitcoin And Stablecoin Dominance Bitcoin and stablecoins together make up roughly 74% of the total crypto market. That’s a big number. In past cycles, once those balances peak, money often moves into smaller tokens. Right now, Bitcoin’s price is steadying after recent swings. Stablecoin balances keep growing. I can’t promise anything, but there’s a strong chance that a powerful Altcoin Season will take hold in the third quarter of 2025. I had already mentioned this in some posts before, about June and July, and I still stand by that analysis. The main reasons are the large amount of… https://t.co/TjRyxBxSKs — Joao Wedson (@joao_wedson) June 24, 2025 Altcoin Season On The Horizon Based on forecasts from analyst Joao Wedson, altcoins could see a lift in Q3 2025. He points to the huge amount of stablecoin liquidity and persistent doubt among retail and big players. That stage of doubt has come before in other cycles, and it usually marks a turning point. When confidence returns, altcoins tend to surge. Investors Poised On The Sidelines Many holders seem ready to hit buy. They’re holding onto stablecoins until charts, on-chain data or macro news clear up. A boost in stablecoin flows to exchanges could be one early hint that rotation is starting. Large moves by whale wallets into low-cap tokens may follow. In recent weeks, inflows of stablecoins into trading platforms have ticked higher. That’s a key signal to watch. If weekly inflows rise sharply—say above $5 billion—it may show serious appetite building. Past cycles saw similar spikes just before altcoin rallies began. Another one to monitor is decentralized finance platform volume. When stablecoins move from wallets to lending or liquidity pools, it usually indicates that traders are looking for return and preparing to swap to other tokens. Related Reading: Bitcoin Paces $15 Billion YTD Influx Amid 10-Week Fund Flow Streak Market observers will also be monitoring Bitcoin’s consolidation range closely. If it remains above recent lows for a few weeks, that would give confidence a boost everywhere. Then we could see smaller cryptocurrencies move higher on new liquidity. Based on these signals, it looks like we’re in a waiting game. Stablecoin supplies are at record levels, Bitcoin is settling, and altcoin sentiment remains low. When all that lines up just right, funds are likely to rotate. Then the altcoin sector could see new life. Featured image from Imagen, chart from TradingView
The decline coincided with a BIS report casting doubts about stablecoins' future role in global finance.
Ark Invest sold 415,844 Circle shares on Monday, with CRCL closing up 9.6% at $263.45 — well above its IPO price of $31.
Circle’s blistering rally reflects investor hunger for stablecoin exposure, but lofty valuation multiples are raising eyebrows.