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cryptoCircle 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.
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cryptoCircle Raises $222M in ARC Token Presale, Valued at $3B
Circle Internet Group raised $222M by selling 740 million ARC tokens in a presale led by a16z crypto, valuing Arc blockchain at $3B.
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cryptoCircle Raises $222 Million for Arc Token at $3 Billion Valuation
Circle secures $222 million in ARC token presale backed by BlackRock, Apollo, and others. The project's valuation is set at $3 billion.
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cryptoDeFi Not Dead, Going Mainstream with AI Agents: Crypto Execs
Crypto executives at Consensus Miami 2026 argue DeFi is moving mainstream, fueled by AI agents and institutional adoption.
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cryptoOpenTrade Raises $17M to Bridge Stablecoins and Real-World Yields
OpenTrade secures $17M led by Mercury Fund and Notion Capital to expand stablecoin yield infrastructure for fintechs and DeFi.
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cryptoAlabama Legalizes DAOs Under New DUNA Law
Alabama becomes the second U.S. state to recognize DAOs legally, following Wyoming.
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cryptoZcash Developers Secure $25 Million Funding Amidst Strategic Split
Zcash development team secures substantial funding from top VCs following a strategic split, aiming to bolster privacy features and ecosystem growth.
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cryptoZcash Developer Lab Secures $25 Million Seed Funding
Zcash Open Development Lab, founded by former Electric Coin Company leadership, raises $25 million to advance Zcash protocol and privacy wallet development.