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Stablecoins Move Beyond Trading as Arc Targets AI and Payments
Stablecoins like USDC are evolving from trading tools to programmable payment infrastructure, enabling automated transactions for AI agents, Web3 apps, and tokenized real-world assets across global markets
Circle Expands USDC Strategy as Stablecoin Use Cases Multiply
Circle is shifting from stablecoin issuance to building digital dollar infrastructure, as USDC circulation rises and demand grows for blockchain-based payments, settlements, and real-world asset tokenization
Circle Arc Aims to Redefine Stablecoin Infrastructure With USDC Focus
Circle Arc is designed to move USDC beyond trading and payments, targeting institutional-grade compliance, settlement, and real-world asset tokenization as stablecoins evolve into core financial infrastructure
Intesa Sanpaolo Slashes Bitcoin ETF, Triples Staked ETH Amid Outflows
Italy's largest bank cut its iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF position by 94% in Q2 2026, while tripling its staked Ethereum ETF exposure, as both assets faced steep price declines and U.S. spot crypto ETFs saw nearly $5 billion in net outflows
Dinari Brings Tokenized S&P 500 Stocks to US Crypto Wallets
Dinari now lets eligible US investors trade 724 tokenized US stocks, including the full S&P 500, directly from self-custody wallets using USDC across four blockchains, expanding access to tokenized equities for retail users
Banca d'Italia Finds USDC Remittance Costs Hit 9%
A Banca d'Italia mystery-shopping study of 200 USDC transfers across 10 corridors found total costs from 0.3% to about 9%, with exchange spreads and fiat fees-not on-chain charges-dominating the bill
Circle Acquires IBM Blockchain Patents to Bolster USDC Banking Links
Circle has purchased nearly 1,000 IBM blockchain patents, aiming to strengthen USDC's integration with banks and payment networks as stablecoins expand into mainstream financial infrastructure
Swiss Crypto Bank AMINA Explores Public Listing With Cantor
AMINA Bank, a Swiss digital asset bank, is working with Cantor to assess public market options, including a possible reverse takeover, as it seeks new growth capital amid mixed results for recent crypto IPOs
Circle Expands Stablecoin Payment Partnerships in South Korea
Circle is deepening its push into South Korea's digital payments sector, signing new agreements with Kakao Group and Toss Bank to explore stablecoin infrastructure and expand USD Coin's reach in the region