The Information: Bank of New York Mellon is expanding its services for stablecoin issuer Circle

ChainCatcher news, according to The Information, as banks warm up to cryptocurrency, Bank of New York Mellon (BNY) is expanding its services for stablecoin issuer Circle. Sources say that the bank will allow some clients to remit funds to or receive funds from Circle through BNY for the purchase or sale of Circle's stablecoins. Previously, Circle's clients had to use small U.S. banks to remit funds to Circle, which could limit the growth scale of this stablecoin company.

This new arrangement facilitates the creation and redemption of Circle's stablecoins and can help the New York-based Circle drive broader adoption of its dollar-pegged stablecoin among other traditional financial institutions. The two companies stated in a joint announcement, "BNY and Circle will continue to work to bridge the gap between traditional finance and digital finance, and explore how to deepen our relationship for the benefit of the financial markets." Reports suggest that these changes will help make Circle more attractive to investors ahead of a potential initial public offering (IPO).

The partnership with BNY is noteworthy because the company is a Global Systemically Important Bank (G-SIB), a regulatory designation that subjects it to particularly stringent oversight. Using a large U.S. bank like BNY is a way for Circle to differentiate itself from competitors like Tether. Some insiders have indicated that BNY has received approval from the New York State Department of Financial Services to provide a broader range of payment services to Circle. By servicing Circle, BNY may also attract more crypto-related deposits. Insiders previously stated that the company has been discussing providing banking services to more crypto firms but is cautious and only works with the safest companies.