73 stories tagged #Circle

  1. Zama Lifts Freeze on $12.5M USDC, Accelerates Compliance
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    Zama Lifts Freeze on $12.5M USDC, Accelerates Compliance

    A US court lifted the freeze on Zama's $12.5M USDC, ruling the action unwarranted. Zama now accelerates compliance and plans to launch cUSDC.

    yesterday 2 min read
  2. EU Considers 0.1% Crypto Transaction Tax to Boost Revenue
    crypto

    EU Considers 0.1% Crypto Transaction Tax to Boost Revenue

    The European Commission proposes a 0.1% tax on crypto trades, aiming to generate €3-4 billion annually, while acknowledging enforcement challenges.

    3d ago 1 min read
  3. Circle freezes Zama's USDC contract, locks $13M amid rug pull probe
    crypto

    Circle freezes Zama's USDC contract, locks $13M amid rug pull probe

    Circle froze Zama's cUSDC contract, locking $13M USDC, after allegations linked it to a rug pull. The event exposes compliance limits in privacy tokens.

    4d ago 1 min read
  4. Circle Outlines Post-Quantum Security Plan for Arc Blockchain and USDC
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    Circle Outlines Post-Quantum Security Plan for Arc Blockchain and USDC

    Circle's Arc blockchain will feature a phased quantum defense roadmap, backed by BlackRock, Visa, and Mastercard.

    4d ago 1 min read
  5. Circle Launches Arc Blockchain for Agentic Economy with Real-Time Payments
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    Circle Launches Arc Blockchain for Agentic Economy with Real-Time Payments

    Circle introduces Arc, a Layer-1 blockchain for AI agents, enabling sub-second transactions with USDC fees and a $222M presale.

    4d ago 1 min read
  6. Circle Launches Arc Blockchain for AI-Driven Economy
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    Circle Launches Arc Blockchain for AI-Driven Economy

    Circle's Arc blockchain aims to power AI agent transactions. BlackRock, a16z, and Standard Chartered back $222M token presale.

    5d ago 2 min read
  7. Disciplined AI Agents Aim to Break the Exchange Churn Model
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    Disciplined AI Agents Aim to Break the Exchange Churn Model

    Independent AI agents paid on portfolio gains, not trade volume, could disrupt the traditional exchange model that profits from frequent trading.

    5d ago 1 min read
  8. GENIUS Act Reshapes Stablecoin Rules, Threatens $6.6 Trillion in Bank Deposits
    crypto

    GENIUS Act Reshapes Stablecoin Rules, Threatens $6.6 Trillion in Bank Deposits

    The US GENIUS Act creates a federal framework for stablecoins, alarming banks facing potential deposit outflows.

    last wk. 1 min read