The new network will use stablecoins such as USDC and EURC to help financial institutions facilitate global money movement and settlement.

TL;DR Circle unveiled a new payments network (CPN) that enables near-instant international transfers using stablecoins like USDC and EURC. The system aims to replace traditional processes by eliminating delays and high fees through blockchain technology and 24/7 operation.

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.

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.

Circle introduces a new payments network targeting global remittances.

Stablecoin regulations put extra obstacles in Terra Luna Classic's recovery path as trading volume plunges further.

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.

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

A launch to $10 looms

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.

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).

The recent collapse of the Mantra (OM) token triggered comparisons to the infamous Terra ecosystem crash in May 2022, with some commentators referring to Mantra as the “next Terra.” Still, many in the community argue that the two projects share nothing in common besides visual similarities in price charts.

Yesterday, MANTRA (OM) suffered a staggering 90% crash, and it's still spiraling down today. Most notably, OM charts and indicators seem as bad as the 2022 Terra LUNA collapse, if not worse.

If you lost crypto due to the Terra collapse, there's still time to act. Terraform Labs has extended the deadline for victims to file their claims for crypto losses through its official portal.

U.S. prosecutors confirmed that a recent Department of Justice (DOJ) memo narrowing crypto-related enforcement will not impact the criminal case against Do Kwon, co-founder and former CEO of Terraform Labs. During a Thursday hearing in the Southern District of New York, Judge Paul Engelmayer asked if Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanches internal memo would affect charges against Kwon.

Prosecutors said they have no plans to alter the charges against Do Kwon despite a policy shift memo from deputy attorney general.

Prosecutors told a New York judge on Thursday that they don't plan to change the charges against Kwon in light of the memo.

Known for its long-term volatility and for missing out on the 2024 bull market since early March, Terra Classic (LUNC) is once again drawing attention as the next U.S. court hearing involving Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon approaches on April 10.

Solana has seen intense selling pressure from both whales and retail investors over the past month, but analysts still expect a price bounce.

With just one day left, April 10 is shaping up to be a crucial date for Terra Classic (LUNC) and TerraClassicUSD (USTC) investors. This is when Terra co-founder Do Kwon will appear for a conference hearing that could influence the ongoing legal proceedings tied to the 2022 Terra crash.

1.03 trillion staked in vaults hint at long-term LUNC holders feeling price appreciation on the horizon.

TL;DR On April 8, 2025, the USDC Treasury burned 51 million tokens on the Ethereum network. This move is part of Circle's routine strategy to adjust liquidity and maintain its 1:1 peg to the U.S. dollar. The burn had no negative impact on the market or DeFi ecosystem, reinforcing USDC's strength as a reliable stablecoin.

Larry Fink, the billionaire CEO of BlackRock, is now locked in with Donald Trump, sitting inside the president's tight inner circle after years of tension with the Republican party.

The payment solution developed by the leading crypto exchange Binance has made the stablecoin USDC the default currency for its new users. In a post on social media platform X, USDC issuer Circle says that its US-dollar pegged stablecoin is now the preset token on Binance Pay, which also supports over 100 other crypto assets.

Today's edition of the weekly recap covers multiple announcements from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Circle's initial public offering and the fallout of President Trump's tariffs.

The past week was a whirlwind of activity in the cryptocurrency world. From Ripple's concerns about the UK's crypto regulation to Circle's renewed public listing ambitions, and the anticipated Bitcoin price surge, there was no shortage of intriguing developments.

Stablecoin issuer USDC may delay going public due to concerns about Donald Trump's trade policies and a potential recession.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially taken a position on one of the most controversial issues in cryptocurrency regulation.

Stablecoins just hit $233B — but is a quiet power shift underway between USDT and USDC?

At the end of March, World Liberty Financial, the crypto company affiliated with President Donald Trump and his family, announced plans to launch a new stablecoin known as USD1.

As waves of economic uncertainty overwhelm the markets, the crypto universe holds its breath. Circle, the stablecoin giant, wavers between ambition and caution.

The stablecoin rivalry between Tether (USDT) and Circle (USDC) shows no signs of cooling down. In the latest exchange, Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino made headlines by stating that Tether doesnt need to go public, a remark interpreted as a subtle jab at Circle, which recently filed for an initial public offering with the U.S. SEC to list on the NYSE.

After Donald Trumps reelection in November, crypto companies grew hopeful about public listings. Trump promised clearer regulations and aimed to make the U.S. a global crypto hub.

Circle's costs in the process of going public are jeopardizing the company's position as the issuer of the second largest capitalization stablecoin.

The agency also stated that those wishing to create and or redeem covered stablecoins will be able to do so with having to notify the SEC.

Before Trump announced his sweeping tariffs, Circle filed a prospectus for its planned IPO with the SEC.