ChainCatcher message, World Chain announced that it will integrate Circle's USDC and the cross-chain transfer protocol CCTP V2. Circle is converting all existing cross-chain USDC held by World Chain into native USDC.

ChainCatcher news, according to market news, RIPPLE has offered $4 billion to $5 billion to acquire CIRCLE, but CIRCLE has rejected RIPPLE's offer, citing that the bid is too low.

ChainCatcher news, according to The Block, the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) has granted in-principle approval to the stablecoin issuer Circle, allowing it to operate as a money service provider.This move comes after Circle established a new legal entity within the ADGM in December 2024, aimed at expanding its global business presence in the Middle East and Africa.

ChainCatcher news, according to official sources, payment giant Mastercard has announced the launch of a "comprehensive" stablecoin payment solution, supporting its global 150 million merchants to accept stablecoin payments.Mastercard will collaborate with payment processor Nuvei and stablecoin issuers Circle and Paxos to create a seamless payment ecosystem. Mastercard's Chief Product Officer Jorn Lambert stated that the company believes in the potential of stablecoins to simplify payments and commerce.

ChainCatcher news, according to Onchain Lens monitoring, Circle has issued an additional 250 million USDC on the Solana chain.So far, they have minted 13.25 billion USDC on Solana by 2025.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, Circle's Chief Strategy Officer and Global Policy Head Dante Disparte denied rumors that the company is seeking a federal banking license in the United States.Disparte stated on social media platform X that Circle has no intention of obtaining a federal banking license or acquiring an insured depository institution, but plans to comply with future regulatory requirements for U.S. payment stablecoins, which may require registering for a federal or state trust license or other non-bank licenses.Previously, it was reported that several cryptocurrency companies, including Circle, BitGo, Coinbase, and Paxos, were considering applying for banking licenses. In response, only Coinbase confirmed that it is considering applying for the relevant licenses.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, the U.S.-listed cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has confirmed that it is considering applying for a U.S. federal banking license. A Coinbase spokesperson stated that the company is actively considering this option but has not yet made any formal decision.In addition to Coinbase, stablecoin issuers Circle, Paxos, and cryptocurrency custodian BitGo are also rumored to be interested in applying for banking licenses. After obtaining a banking license, cryptocurrency companies may be able to accept deposits and issue loans like traditional banks, but they will also face stricter regulatory and reporting requirements.

ChainCatcher news, according to on-chain analyst PeckShieldAlert monitoring, Circle has minted 250 million USDC stablecoins on the Solana blockchain.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jin10 reports, sources say that Circle and BitGo plan to apply for a banking license soon. Coinbase Global and Paxos are also considering similar initiatives.

ChainCatcher news, Circle announced the launch of new payment and cross-border remittance products at its headquarters in the World Trade Center in New York. This press conference is aimed at banks, fintech companies, payment service providers, remittance service providers, and USDC strategic partners.

ChainCatcher news, according to official sources, Circle announced that its Circle Research has released the Refund Protocol, a smart contract that supports stablecoin payments for non-custodial and on-chain dispute resolution, built for the composability and transparency of on-chain commerce, supporting lock-up periods, arbitrator-mediated refunds, and early withdrawals based on off-chain agreements.In addition, the refund protocol also supports on-chain dispute resolution and USDC payment refunds without the need for custodianship or trust from centralized entities.

ChainCatcher news, according to Onchain Lens monitoring, Circle has minted 250 million USDC on the Solana network again.So far, Circle has minted 12.5 billion USDC on the Solana network in 2025.

ChainCatcher news, according to official news from Monad, USDC will launch simultaneously on its mainnet on the first day, and Circle will also introduce CCTP V2 and Circle Wallet. Circle Wallets are modular programmable wallets officially announced by Circle.

ChainCatcher news, according to CoinDesk, Standard Chartered Bank stated that the passage of the U.S. stablecoin bill could lead to a significant increase in the supply of stablecoins, with the stablecoin market size expected to grow from the current $230 billion to $2 trillion by the end of 2028. Standard Chartered also noted that the increase in stablecoin supply would have implications for U.S. Treasury purchases and the dominance of the dollar.Additionally, Standard Chartered believes that the rising demand for dollar-denominated stablecoin reserves will lead to increased demand for the dollar, which in turn could support dollar dominance. It is expected that the stablecoin industry will shift towards the model adopted by USDC issuer Circle.