CRCL traded as high as $298 on Monday, which pushed its market cap over $77 billion — higher than the market caps for both USDC and COIN.
Fiserv Inc., a major player in global payments and financial services, has unveiled plans to launch a USD-pegged stablecoin called FIUSD on the Solana blockchain, according to a June 23 statement. The Nasdaq-listed company stated that the stablecoin was built using infrastructure from Paxos and Circle. It is expected to go live by the end […]
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The move comes as ARK added shares of AMD, Shopify, and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company.
Circle's share price, which trades under CRCL, has since risen 530% compared its IPO price of $31 on June 5.
The XRP Ledger (XRPL) is witnessing increased network activity, which is bullish for its native token’s price. On-chain data also shows that whales are actively accumulating XRP, with the addresses holding one million coins recently reaching a new high. XRP Ledger Records Massive Growth In Past Week In an X post, on-chain analytics platform Santiment revealed that the XRP Ledger is showing signs of growth, from both a usage and key stakeholder perspective. The platform revealed that there are now over 2,700 whale and shark wallets holding at least 1 million XRP for the first time in the token’s 12-year history. Related Reading: Is There A “Secret XRP Ledger” And Is The Price Really At $1,000? Additionally, Santiment stated that the number of active XRP addresses has averaged over 295,000 daily over the past week. This is notable as the normal daily average over the past three months was between 35,000 and 40,000. It is worth mentioning that the XRPL recorded some major developments last week. One is the launch of Circle’s USDC stablecoin on the XRP Ledger. This is expected to boost network activity given the increasing demand for stablecoins. Crypto analyst Moon Lambo predicted that this would increase the total value locked (TVL) on the network. He also noted how this was bullish for the XRP price, since users will need the token for every USDC transaction. Furthermore, Ondo Finance launched its tokenized US treasury fund (OUSG) on the XRP Ledger last week, which could have also contributed to the surge in network activity. The BlackRock-backed fund will be mintable and redeemable using the RLUSD stablecoin. Meanwhile, Guggenheim also recently partnered with Ripple to launch the first Digital Commercial Paper on the XRPL. Expert Predicts Price Rally Above $4 Amid the surge in network activity on the XRPL, crypto analyst Javon Marks has predicted that the XRP price could rally above $4 and even reach as high as $8. He stated that the altcoin is holding a clear breakout and is getting ready for a major bullish continuation. Marks added that the targets are at $4.80 and $8, marking new all-time highs (ATHs) for XRP. Related Reading: These Factors Will Drive XRP Price To $25-$75 In June – Analyst Crypto analyst Dark Defender recently alluded to a previous analysis in which he stated that the XRP price could make a decision within two weeks. The analyst is confident that the altcoin could rally to as high as $6 on this Wave 5 impulsive move to the upside. He has also previously predicted that XRP would reach double digits in this market cycle. On the other hand, it is worth mentioning that the XRP price has again dropped below the $2.25 level. Crypto analyst CasiTrades had warned that the support levels at $2.01, $1.90, and $1.55 could be in play if the $2.25 level holds as resistance. At the time of writing, the XRP price is trading at around $2.16, down over 3% in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image from Adobe Stock, chart from Tradingview.com
Crypto trading platforms increasingly adopt blockchain-native assets like the USDC stablecoin and tokenized treasuries such as BlackRock’s BUIDL to enhance collateral efficiency in derivatives markets. These instruments offer a blend of stability, yield, and compliance, making them attractive to institutional players seeking capital optimization. USDC and BUIDL gain momentum in crypto derivatives On June 18, […]
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The move is expected to mark the first time a stablecoin is accepted as collateral for margined futures in the U.S.
Cathie Wood's Ark Invest sold additional $44.76 million worth of Circle shares across three of its ETFs on Tuesday.
Ark Invest, the investment management firm led by Cathie Wood, has sold off over $50 million of its holdings in Circle Internet Group (CRCL), the issuer of the USDC stablecoin. On June 16, Ark dumped 342,658 CRCL shares valued at approximately $51.7 million, based on the day’s closing price of $151.06, according to Yahoo Finance […]
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On-chain data shows the exchange inflows related to the stablecoins USDT and USDC have seen a sharp plunge. Here’s what this could mean for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Stablecoin Exchange Inflows Have Dropped Below Yearly Average In a new post on X, CryptoQuant author Axel Adler Jr has discussed about the latest trend in the Exchange Inflow of the top two stablecoins in the sector, USDT and USDC. The “Exchange Inflow” refers to an on-chain indicator that keeps track of the total amount of a given asset that’s moving into the wallets associated with centralized exchanges. Generally, investors may deposit their coins into these platforms when they want to trade them away, so a high value on the Exchange Inflow can indicate demand for swapping the cryptocurrency. For volatile assets like Bitcoin, this is something that can naturally be bearish for the price. Related Reading: Dogecoin Must Hold This Level—Or Risk A 30% Price Crash In the case of stablecoins, however, their price doesn’t see any impact from exchange deposits, since it always remains, by definition, stable around whatever fiat currency the asset is tracking. That said, stablecoin inflows aren’t without consequence. Investors usually deposit these assets to swap into a volatile cryptocurrency of their choice. As such, coins like Bitcoin can see a bullish effect from an Exchange Inflow spike related to these fiat-tied tokens. Now, here is a chart that shows the trend in the combined Exchange Inflow of the top two stablecoins, USDT and USDC, over the past few years: As displayed in the above graph, the Exchange Inflow of USDT and USDC shot up to a very high value at the end of last year, a sign that the investors were making massive deposits of these stablecoins. Alongside the spike in the indicator, the Bitcoin price observed a rally to a new all-time high (ATH), a potential sign that the stablecoin inflows may have helped provide the fuel for the run. At the peak of the spike, the metric reached a value of $131 billion per day. From the chart, it’s apparent that since then, the indicator has been following a downward trajectory and today, its value has come down to $70 billion per day. Related Reading: Ethereum ETF Frenzy: Inflows Jump 5x While Bitcoin Stalls This represents a significant decline of $61 billion since the high. Though, while the indicator is indeed notably down compared to the peak, its current level is still high in the context of the wider cycle so far. Naturally, if this drawdown in the stablecoin Exchange Inflow keeps up, it could potentially turn out to be a bearish sign for Bitcoin and other digital assets. That said, even though BTC went down earlier in the year, its price is still above the $100,000 mark right now, a possible sign that investors may simply be entering a phase of consolidation. Bitcoin Price Following a surge of about 2.5% over the last 24 hours, Bitcoin has managed to recover back to the $108,100 level. Featured image from Dall-E, CryptoQuant.com, chart from TradingView.com
Ark Invest offloaded Circle shares as its stock closed up 13.1% at a record $151.06 on Monday, nearly five times its IPO price of $31.
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse predicted that XRP could soon take a chunk of SWIFT’s trading volume. Meanwhile, Circle’s USDC recently launched on the XRP Ledger (XRPL). Both developments could provide a huge boost for the XRP price, given the altcoin’s role in the XRPL ecosystem. XRP Price Gets A Boost With Ripple CEO Garlinghouse’s Prediction At the XRPL Apex Conference, Brad Garlinghouse predicted that the XRP could capture 14% of the volume that SWIFT processes by 2030. He noted that SWIFT has two key components: messaging and liquidity. The Ripple CEO added that liquidity is where the power lies and that if XRP drives the liquidity layer, it would gain significantly. This could also spark a surge in the XRP price in the process. Related Reading: Ripple Issues Stern Warning To Investors As CEO Celebrates New XRP Milestone Ripple uses XRP for its payment services, which it runs on the XRPL. In this case, Ripple is betting on taking 14% of SWIFT’s trading volume because of how fast and easy it is to process these cross-border transactions using blockchain technology. This isn’t the case for SWIFT, as the platform focuses more on interbank messaging for these cross-border transfers. In a now-deleted X post, pro-XRP lawyer John Deaton commented on this prediction and what it could mean for the XRP price. He stated that SWIFT processes approximately $5 trillion in transactions daily. This means that 14% of SWIFT’s daily market volume equates to $700 billion daily or approximately $175 trillion annually. Deaton failed to give a particular price prediction based on these numbers. However, Fruition, another XRP community member, provided a calculation that could put the XRP price in triple digits. In an X post, they noted that SWIFT moves 150 trillion per year and that 14% of that is 21 trillion. Fruition added that 21 trillion through the XRPL means 58 billion tokens, which equates to $357 for the XRP price. Circle’s USDC Launches On XRPL In an X post, Circle announced that its USDC stablecoin is now available on the XRP Ledger, another development that is bullish for the XRP price. The stablecoin firm noted that XRPL users will now be able to use USDC for DeFi liquidity provisioning, payments, and it could also serve as a settlement option for infrastructure apps. Related Reading: Daily Timeframe Says XRP Price Is On The Verge Of Breakout Crypto analyst Moon Lambo broke down why the USDC launch on XRPL is bullish for the XRP price. He stated that this development will substantially increase the total value locked on the network, which is a major predictor of whether the XRP price will appreciate. The crypto analyst added how this provides additional utility for XRP. He noted that the altcoin will be used to pay gas fees on every USDC transaction on the network. At the time of writing, the XRP price is trading at around $2.15, up almost 2% in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image from Getty Images, chart from Tradingview.com
The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told lawmakers that dollar-pegged stablecoins could swell to more than $2 trillion in the next few years. He spoke at a Senate hearing this week. His outlook came as Congress moved to set new rules on how these tokens must be backed. Related Reading: TRX Price Up As Tron Rolls Out The Red Carpet For Trump-Backed Stablecoin Growth Forecast Details According to Bloomberg, Bessent said a leading industry group expects the stablecoin market cap to top $2 trillion. He called that view “very reasonable.” It would mean backing up to $2 trillion in tokens with US Treasury Bills. Based on reports, Citigroup analysts think issuers might buy an extra $1 trillion in those bills by 2030. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that dollar-linked stablecoins could hit $2 trillion or even more as he reiterated the potential for these digital assets to strengthen the greenback’s position https://t.co/HwVRu0aPkT — Bloomberg (@business) June 11, 2025 Backing Rules Move Forward Lawmakers voted to advance a key amendment to the GENIUS Act, which would force stablecoin issuers to hold reserves in top-tier assets. The amendment won cloture yesterday. That clears the way for a final vote, likely early next week. Supporters say the change will boost confidence by ensuring every dollar-linked token has real backing. Market Size Today Right now, the total stablecoin market sits at about $255 billion. Dollar-pegged coins make up roughly $233 billion of that. That equals 90% of the whole market. The top nine dollar-pegged coins include USDT, USDC, USDe, DAI, USD1, FDUSD, PYUSD, TUSD, and USDD. They account for nearly all stablecoin activity. Challenges Ahead Regulators have work to do. If the GENIUS Act stalls or changes, issuers might head to friendlier markets. There’s also a risk that a handful of big players could dominate. That could create new “too big to fail” worries if a major issuer faces trouble. Plus, tech glitches and smart-contract bugs could still trigger runs on tokens. Related Reading: Relentless Bitcoin Accumulation: Strategy Snaps Up 1,045 More BTC If stablecoin use really takes off in cross-border payments and decentralized finance, the US dollar could win new fans overseas. Every $1 trillion in token issuance backed by Treasury Bills might add to demand for US debt. But the path isn’t guaranteed. Lawmakers must iron out rules that balance safety with innovation. Issuers need strong risk plans. And users must see clear benefits beyond speculation. For now, the market is small compared with the broader financial system. But the shift toward programmable money keeps pace. Featured image from Sygnum Bank, chart from TradingView
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The integration is set to roll out on June 12 to a limited group of early access merchants, with wider availability expected later in the year.
Circle, a US-based publicly traded crypto firm, has expanded the reach of its USD Coin (USDC) stablecoin to the XRP Ledger (XRPL), adding another blockchain to its growing ecosystem, according to a June 12 statement. On-chain data shows that around $2 million worth of the asset had been minted on the network as of press […]
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Stripe said the ability for merchants to accept USDC will be available to Shopify merchants in 34 countries.
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Investor demand for Plasma’s upcoming XPL token continues to soar, with the stablecoin infrastructure platform now securing $1 billion in deposits to support the planned sale. Plasma confirmed that its revised $1 billion deposit cap was reached in under 30 minutes on June 12, doubling its initial $500 million target. The firm stated that 2,900 […]
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Circle's institutional stablecoin creation platform Circle Mint and developer-focused Circle API now support USDC on the XRPL, bolstering USDC's liquidity on the network.
World Network also integrates Circle’s Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol (CCTP V2) to move USDC across a range of blockchains.
CRCL's IPO highlights surging appetite for crypto infrastructure exposure, though its lofty valuation has sparked debate.
Circle's IPO highlights the value of holding both crypto assets and crypto-related equities, according to Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan.
The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.
French banking giant Societe Generale announced plans to launch a U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoin called USD CoinVertible (USDCV) on Ethereum and Solana, potentially becoming the first major European bank to do so. The USDCV coin will be issued through SG-Forge, Societe Generale’s crypto-focused subsidiary, with custody services provided by New York-based BNY Mellon, according to a […]
Circle’s CRCL shares are drawing strong interest following the company’s recent listing on the New York Stock Exchange. The firm, best known for issuing the USDC stablecoin, has seen its stock price rise sharply since launch. Data from Yahoo Finance shows Circle’s stock climbed nearly 22% in pre-market trading, reaching above $130 before retracing slightly […]
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Less than a week on the public market, issuers have already filed for ETFs tracking the stock behind the second-largest stablecoin.
Shares of Circle Internet Group, the issuer of the market’s second-largest stablecoin, USDC, experienced a remarkable surge on Thursday, skyrocketing 168% as the company made its debut on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Circle’s IPO Exceeds Expectations Circle’s stock opened at $69, well above its IPO pricing of $31. Throughout the day, the shares reached a peak of $103.75, showcasing strong investor enthusiasm. The IPO was priced late Wednesday, exceeding the anticipated range of $27 to $28, and substantially outpacing an earlier range of $24 to $26. This pricing strategy valued the company at approximately $6.8 billion before trading commenced. Related Reading: Messari Flags XRP’s Silent Rise As A Treasury Favorite—Here’s Why By the end of the trading session, Circle’s trading volume reached about 46 million shares, far surpassing the number of freely floating shares available. This impressive performance positions Circle alongside other cryptocurrency firms like Coinbase, Mara Holdings, and Riot Platforms as a notable player in the US market. CEO Jeremy Allaire emphasized the importance of building relationships with governments and policymakers, stating, “To realize our vision, we needed to forge relationships with governments… it’s got to work in mainstream society and you need to have those rules of the road.” Allaire highlighted Circle’s commitment to compliance and transparency, which he believes has contributed to the company’s success in a challenging regulatory environment. Could Higher Prices Follow For Future Listings? The strong debut of Circle’s IPO could signal a shift in how institutional investors approach upcoming listings, potentially leading to higher initial public offering prices for future offerings. Notable companies preparing for IPOs include Omada Health, which is pricing on Thursday, and Klarna, a fintech firm set to list next week. While Circle’s IPO share price initially set its market value at $6.1 billion—below its last private market valuation of $7.7 billion from 2021—Thursday’s trading surge adjusted that figure. Related Reading: Crypto Analyst Warns: This Bitcoin Bull Cycle Looks Nothing Like 2017 or 2021 By the close of trading, Circle’s market capitalization, excluding employee options, stood at an impressive $16.7 billion. The company successfully raised approximately $1.1 billion through the offering. Circle’s journey to this point has been marked by challenges, including its previous attempt to go public. Circle’s previous attempt to go public via a merger was with a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC), which collapsed in late 2022 due to regulatory hurdles. The company’s largest outside shareholders include General Catalyst and IDG Capital, holding approximately 8.9% and 8.8% of all stock, respectively. Other significant backers such as Accel, Breyer Capital, and Oak Investment Partners continue to support Circle’s vision in the evolving crypto marketplace. Featured image from DALL-E, chart from TradingView.com
The Cathie Wood-led investment firm bought 4,486,560 Circle shares for its Innovation, Next Generation Internet, and Fintech Innovation funds.