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USDC Backer Circle to Go Public in SPAC Deal

Amid much debate on the outlook for stablecoin regulation, Jeremy Allaire’s Circle, which issues stablecoin USD coin (USDC), is going public in a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) deal. “Circle has a huge opportunity to provide more transparency than any other stablecoin issuer,” CoinDesk’s Nikhilesh De said.

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USDC on Tron Blockchain Surpasses $100M 2 Days After Public Unveiling

The circulating supply of stablecoin USD coin (USDC) on Justin Sun's Tron blockchain has surpassed 108 million in less than a month. Some say this indicates that crypto traders are increasingly turning to blockchains that provide cheaper transaction fees with faster speed than what's found on Ethereum. "The Hash" hosts explore the continuing growth of stablecoins and whether USDC is set to defeat tether (USDT) as the dominant stablecoin.

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Stablecoins to Watch: USDC Could Expand to 10 More Blockchains

USD coin (USDC), a stablecoin currently on four blockchain networks with a market cap of $25 billion, could soon be on as many as 10 more networks, including Tezos. USDC is an Ethereum-based stablecoin managed by the CENTRE consortium, started by fintech firm Circle and crypto exchange Coinbase.

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Jeremy Allaire on the Digital Dollar's Future: 'The Central Government Absolutely Does Not Need to Issue a Digital Currency'

Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire discusses the challenges and significance of USDC potentially expanding to 10 more blockchain networks, the broadest expansion in stablecoin history. "The central government absolutely does not need to issue a digital currency," he said. Plus, breaking down the difference between tether (USDT) and USDC as USDT risks come into focus.

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Should You Open a Coinbase Crypto Savings Account?

Coinbase is launching a crypto savings account that lets users earn 4% annual percentage yield (APY) by lending out USD coin (USDC). The crypto exchange is touting far higher yields than what traditional savings accounts can offer, but there's no free lunch. "The Hash" hosts explore the pros and cons of such high-yield products.

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Securitize Launching Two New Crypto Yield Funds

Security token platform Securitize is launching two crypto yield funds Wednesday that will allow institutional investors to gain access to bitcoin and USDC. Carlos Domingo, CEO of Securitize, explains how the funds will work. Plus, his thoughts on how yield funds could be offered to retail investors.

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Understanding the Challenges of Developing a Financially-Inclusive Crypto Payments Platform

Dante Disparte, Chief Strategy Officer at Circle, comments on Turkey's crypto payments ban and the outlook for stablecoins, including Circle's popular USD Coin (USDC). Also, does Coinbase going public affect Circle's partnership with the exchange? And what are his thoughts about Facebook-backed Diem (formerly known as Libra) looking back on his earlier work as a leader of that project? Disparte shares what he learned about regulatory concerns and how Circle is focused on a similar mission, bringing crypto to the unbanked.

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L'ex segretario al Tesoro degli Stati Uniti Laurence Summers si aspetta "un TON di innovazione" attorno alle stablecoin

L'ex Segretario del Tesoro degli Stati Uniti Lawrence Summers la scorsa settimana ha elogiato le stablecoin, affermando che vede nei casi d'uso nelle transazioni transfrontaliere ONE esempio della loro utilità.

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