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OKX introduces new USDC spot trading pairs to support the growth of the USDC ecosystem.

Circle sets the stage for its IPO, leaving Ireland's lucrative jurisdiction in favor of the US' complex landscape.

Circle Internet Financial Ltd. is relocating its headquarters to the U.S. in preparation for a potential IPO.

TL;DR Circle Internet Financial Ltd. is relocating its legal headquarters from Ireland to the United States in preparation for its upcoming initial public offering (IPO). The move reflects the company's attempt to align itself with the financial and regulatory framework of the United States, aiming to strengthen market confidence and increase transparency.

Circle, the issuer of the USD Coin stablecoin, is transferring its legal base from Ireland to the United States.

Circle confidentially filed for an initial public offering in January under plans to become a publicly traded company.

Binance, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, has successfully integrated USD Coin (USDC) on the Base network with deposits now open.

TL;DR CoinGate has integrated the Solana network into its payment gateway, allowing transactions in SOL and USDC. Merchants using the platform can now accept payments in SOL and USDC through the Solana network.

OKX announces the introduction of new USDC trading pairs to support the growing USDC ecosystem.

Binance announced a promotional campaign for its USDC simple earn flexible products, which ends on June 30, 2024.

Binance announces the launch of its USDC Flexible Products, promising up to 8% APR rewards for users who subscribe.

Coinbase has sent shockwaves through the cryptocurrency sphere with the revelation of its substantial $28 billion investment in Circle, sparking discussions about the transformative potential of this monumental partnership. As the crypto market continues to evolve, Coinbase's strategic move has ignited speculation about the future trajectory of USDC adoption and blockchain innovation.

Coinbase head of tokenization Anthony Bassili described plans for its Base network at TokenizeThis 2024 in Miami.

Binance, one of the leading cryptocurrency exchanges, has announced the addition of USDC on its Dual Investment platform. Users can now participate in Buy Low & Sell High products with various USDC pairs, allowing them to earn rewards on popular cryptocurrencies.

In a post on X, one analyst now claims traditional fiat-backed stablecoins like USDT and USDC should prepare for a “major” attack due to the increasing popularity of Ethena's USDe. The warning follows Ethena and USDe's integration with Bybit, a crypto exchange allowing perpetual trading.

Despite a significant amount of monthly transactions, less than 10% are made online or in the real world to pay for purchases.

Tether's USDT hegemony in the stablecoin market may shift as institutional investors chip into the crypto market.

Private credit has been at the forefront of crypto's asset tokenization trend with over $600 million outstanding on-chain assets.

Binance has exchanged a diversified $1 billion crypto portfolio in SAFU funds into USD Coin.

Pike highlighted that the exploit occurred due to their team's inadequate integration of third-party technologies such as the CCTP or Gelato Network's automation services.

On May 1, DeFi protocol Pike Finance corrected its description of a recent exploit and said it was not caused by a USDC vulnerability, as previously stated. According to the company's latest statement: “The term ‘USDC vulnerability' was inaccurate for summarizing last week's exploit.

Hackers exploit “USDC vulnerability” to steal from Pike Finance for the second time in three days.

Decentralized protocol for cross-chain lending Pike Finance has suffered a $1.6 million loss due to weak security measures in functions managing USDC transfers.

Is USDC's overtaking of USDT a signal of changing stablecoin dynamics and regulatory needs?