Circle, the issuer behind USDC and EURC stablecoins, is launching a new global payments system that will streamline cross-border bank transactions. According to a press release on Apr.

USDC's supply has risen to just under $61 billion as of April 19, up from $44 billion at the start of the year.

The Circle Payments Network will leverage regulated stablecoins led by USDC and EURC. The CPN will connect global banks, and VASPs to outpace legacy systems like SWIFT. Circle Internet Financial, a top-tier stablecoins issuer, announced the launch of Circle Payments Network (CPN), a blockchain-based platform to connect global financial institutions.

USDC's accelerated growth appears increasingly tied to its regulatory clarity and institutional appeal, particularly as Circle advances plans for a potential IPO.

Circle, the FinTech firm behind the $60 billion USDC stablecoin, is reportedly launching a new payments and cross-border remittance network. According to a report Monday (April 21) by CoinDesk, invitations were sent to industry stakeholders for a launch event April 22 at Circle's headquarters in New York featuring a presentation by CEO Jeremy Allaire.

Circle, the firm behind the $60 billion USDC stablecoin, is set to launch a new payments and cross border remittance network Tuesday to rival Mastercard and Visa. CoinDesk's Christine Lee hosts "Chart of the Day.

The US Dollar Index (DXY) plunged below the 98 level on April 21, falling to a three-year low. That catapulted gold to a new all-time high, and Bitcoin (BTC) also showed strength, rising above $88,000.

Handling USDC disputes has always been a tricky part of using stablecoins. Once you send a payment on-chain, there is usually no way to reverse it—no refunds, no chargebacks, and no easy fix if something goes wrong.

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Circle introduces a new payments network targeting global remittances.

The Chainlink price has not seen a lot of action in recent weeks, oscillating between the $12 and $13 levels since the start of April. This inactivity suggests that the altcoin is yet to recover from its uninspiring run in the first quarter of 2025.

The Chainlink price is poised for liftoff, with a bullish rebound on the horizon. As LINK has soared past its key support level, analysts and traders remain bullish about the altcoin's potential rally new heights.

Bitcoin (BTC) has been trading in a tight range for a few days, but a minor positive is that the bulls have kept the price above $83,000. Usually, a low volatility period is followed by a range expansion, but it is difficult to predict the direction of the breakout with certainty.Cryptocurrency analysts remain bullish on Bitcoin's prospects because gold's rally in 2017 and 2020 was followed by a sharp rise in Bitcoin's price.

Chainlink price could be on the verge of a bullish breakout after testing a crucial resistance, forming a bullish divergence, and as its exchange outflows rise. Chainlink (LINK) was trading at a crucial resistance point at $12.

Binance has announced the launch of its 68th project on the Binance Launchpool, featuring Initia (INIT), an omni-chain rollups network designed to enhance the capabilities of appchains.

Circle, the issuer behind the USDC stablecoin, has officially introduced the Refund Protocol—an advanced smart contract framework developed by Circle Research.

Panama City has joined the growing list of global jurisdictions that accepts crypto payments.

Chainlink network is heavily bolstered by growing fundamentals and a positive regulatory outlook in the United States. LINK bulls must defend the support level above $9.4 to invalidate further capitulation in 2025. Chainlink (LINK) price has been trapped in a multi-week falling channel since the second inauguration of the U.S. President Donald Trump.

Crypto payments protocol AEON is partnering with Stellar to accelerate the adoption of crypto for payments across Southeast Asia.

A launch to $10 looms

Bitcoin (BTC) has risen above $85,000, signaling that the bulls are trying to form a higher low at $83,000. The short-term price action remains susceptible to news related to the US tariffs and the ongoing trade war with China.Gold has been a clear winner during the current bout of macroeconomic uncertainty.

The TRUMP token team has sparked fresh controversy by quietly removing $4.6 million in USDC from its liquidity pool ahead of a $320 million token unlock, fueling trader concerns about potential volatility and insider activity. The post Is TRUMP Token About to Crash? Devs Quietly Remove $4.6M USDC From Liquidity Pool appeared first on Cryptonews.

Forget about Bitcoin (BTC -1.98%). Forget about speculative meme coins.

The cryptocurrency price prediction for today, April 16, suggests choppy moves will continue as Bitcoin price defends $80,000 while Ethereum holds on to the $1,500 support level. Meanwhile, macro trends are shifting as President Trump considers pausing auto tariffs.

Official Trump (TRUMP) developers drained $4.6M USDC from the liquidity pool, bridging the proceeds to Ethereum.

Digital currencies traded in the red on Wednesday as Bitcoin failed to hold above the key region of $85,000. Amidst the uncertainty, layer1 blockchain Sui Network attained a crucial milestone in its DeFi journey.

Circle will deploy its stablecoin, cross-chain transfer protocol, and wallet on layer 1 blockchain Monad's mainnet when it goes live.

Inquiries about the USDC revenue split between the two companies began in 2023 while Gary Gensler was still head of the SEC, according to correspondence.

Just last week, the FT reported that Tether's considering a US-only stablecoin. Why? Because their current $144 billion-dollar stablecoin USDT may not comply with potential new US regulation (which is still making its way through the relevant checkpoints down in DC).

Chainlink is testing its key support as traders weigh bullish structure against weak on-chain signals.

The crypto market registered a marginal increase over the past 24 hours, rising almost 1% to $2.7 trillion. Cryptocurrencies saw a mixed performance, with Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Ripple (XRP) trading in the green while others registered notable declines.

Pi Network's integration with Chainlink, and possibly with Ethereum, comes as its native token trades around the $0.75 resistance level.

The crypto markets continue to demonstrate their unpredictable nature as both Toncoin (TON) and Chainlink (LINK) face fluctuating fortunes. Toncoin recently endured a rocky week showcasing dramatic volatility. Meanwhile, Chainlink finds itself under cautious investor scrutiny. Although both assets hold potential for recovery, their turbulent movements highlight a recurring theme in crypto markets.

Exciting news has hit the crypto space as Chainlink (LINK) joins PayPal and Venmo's growing list of supported cryptocurrencies. This expansion opens new doors for LINK holders, adding ease and flexibility to buying, selling, and transferring. Additionally, analysts are predicting a 35% price surge for LINK if it breaks a key resistance level at $15.68.

Chainlink (LINK) is showing renewed promise after a fresh retest of a crucial support level, hinting that the bulls may be gearing up for the next phase of its upward move. The recent bounce off this key support area, previously acting as a barrier, reinforces the idea that the level has now become a strong foundation.

A 35% gain in just one week has put Pi Network back in the spotlight after its Chainlink integration. Analysts say a 200% surge is possible.

Pi Network growth is now backed up by Chainlink's Data Streams, providing real-time price tracking services on DeFi.

While the global crypto market is slowly recovering from the impact of Trump's tariff talks, one altcoin is stealing the spotlight — Pi Network (PI). In just a week, Pi coin has gained nearly 50%, climbing to $0.75. And now, with a new integration by Chainlink, the Pi community is seeing bullish hope.

Bullish momentum is building around the Pi Network token, with the price targeting a breakout to new highs after integrating with the Chainlink network. This integration has fuelled optimism that Pi Coin will soon gain adoption from top centralized exchanges.

Chainlink (LINK), a leading decentralized oracle network, has integrated Pi Network into its Data Streams ecosystem, enabling real-time pricing data access.

LINK might be retesting a key resistance at around $12.5 as metrics point to further decline on the charts.

Ethena Labs has partnered with Chainlink, Harris & Trotter, Chaos Labs and LlamaRisk, to launch proof of reserves for its synthetic dollar stablecoin.

Bitcoin (BTC) is showing strength as buyers have pushed the price above $82,500, but higher levels are likely to attract solid selling from the bears. CryptoQuant analysts said in a recent market report that Bitcoin could face resistance around $84,000, but if the level is surpassed, the next stop may be $96,000.Although trade tensions between the United States and China have flared up, institutional crypto investment firm Bitwise remains bullish on Bitcoin.

The crypto market lost momentum over the past 24 hours, as cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin (BTC), registered notable declines. As a result, the crypto market cap shrunk by just over 1%, falling to $2.58 trillion.

Amid ongoing volatility, LINK, the native token of Chainlink, is poised for a notable price decline in the coming days. Based on the current price action, a prominent crypto expert shared a post on X (formerly Twitter) today, April 10, 2025, suggesting that LINK could be heading toward the $7.50 level.

Most altcoins jumped on Thursday as the recent fear among market participants ended after the Liberation Day tariff's pause. These cryptocurrencies may continue doing well this year as Wall Street titans like Blackrock move deeper into the industry.

Chainlink (LINK) was developed by Sergey Nazarov and Steve Ellis.

Cryptocurrency trader and analyst Ali Martinez is leaning bullish on a memecoin built in the Solana (SOL) ecosystem while offering his forecast for Ethereum (ETH) and Chainlink (LINK).