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Binance Integrates USD Coin (USDC) on CELO Network
Binance, one of the leading cryptocurrency exchanges, has successfully completed the integration of USD Coin (USDC) on the CELO network. As a result, users can now deposit and withdraw USDC on Binance's platform.
Circle Integrates zkSync for USD Coin
Circle has integrated Ethereum's zero-knowledge layer-2 solution zkSync into its native stablecoin, USD Coin, enhancing transaction processing speed and preserving Ethereum's foundational values, thereby expanding its availability in the Ethereum layer-2 ecosystem.
Taiwanese Authorities Caution Against Crypto Betting for 2024 Presidential Election
Taiwanese authorities warn against using cryptocurrency betting platforms for the January 2024 presidential election, amid ongoing investigations and multiple arrests.
Boyaa Interactive Advances into Cryptocurrency with a $100 Million Acquisition Mandate
Boyaa Interactive plans to invest $100 million in cryptocurrencies, focusing on Bitcoin, Ether, and stablecoins, while ensuring secure platforms in the volatile crypto market.
US Crypto Crackdown Hurts USD Coin
Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire has blamed the declining market capitalization of USD Coin (USDC) on the cryptocurrency crackdown by US regulators. Allaire cited global concern about the US banking system and regulatory environment as major factors.
Crypto Donations to Exceed $10 Billion in a Decade
The Giving Block's annual report predicts that crypto donations will surpass $10 billion by November 2032, with USD Coin being the most popular cryptocurrency used in donations. Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin holds the record for the largest crypto donation of the year, giving $9.4 million through his philanthropic fund.
Cryptocurrency Firms Deny Exposure to Troubled US Banks
Major cryptocurrency firms, including Tether, Crypto.com, Gemini, BitMEX, and others, have denied exposure to dissolved U.S. banks like Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank. The firms have taken to social media to assure their users that their funds are safe and accessible despite ongoing issues in the U.S. banking system.
Circle CEO Criticizes SEC Stablecoin regulations
As payment systems, stablecoins are not securities, according to Circle's CEO.
Circle Plans to Increase Workforce by 15-25%
Circle's $42 billion USDC is the second-largest stablecoin behind Tether's USDT.
USDC issuer Circle releases accountant-verified report
Circle's newest reserve report shows $44.5 billion USDC stablecoin assets.