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Circle predicts stablecoins will become mainstream global payment method

Stablecoin issuer Circle expects internet payment firms and other financial services companies will attempt to enter or expand in the space.

Circle, the issuer of the world’s second-largest stablecoin USDC, feels “confident” that stablecoins will become mainstream money. Simultaneously, regulations should be harmonized globally to ensure compliance for all payment stablecoin issuers.

“Circle is confident that there will be mainstream adoption of stablecoins as the money for the internet age,” Dante Disparte, chief strategy officer and head of global policy at Circle, told Cointelegraph in an exclusive interview. 

“We expect there will be internet payments firms and other financial services companies that (will) attempt to enter or to expand in this space, which is a strong signal that stablecoins are here to stay,” Disparte pointed out.

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USDC issuer Circle announces HQ move to New York ahead of IPO

2025 could bring stablecoins into the mainstream, after 2024 introduced a "turning point year in crypto," according to Circle's Allaire.

Stablecoin issuer Circle is moving its global headquarters to New York City, ahead of the firm’s planned Initial Public Offering (IPO).

Circle, the issuer of the world’s second-largest stablecoin USDC (USDC), is moving into “one of the top floors of 1 World Trade Center.”

The move was announced by Jeremy Allaire, the co-founder and CEO of Circle, who wrote in a Sept. 13 X post:

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Tether onboards head of government affairs from PayPal

Jesse Spiro said he intended to work with industry leaders and lawmakers to help grow the ecosystem in his role at Tether.

Stablecoin issuer Tether announced that Jesse Spiro will join the firm as its head of government affairs after three years at PayPal.

In a Sept. 13 notice, Tether said Spiro would be responsible for “leading policy and engagement efforts with lawmakers, regulators, and key stakeholders” in his role at the company. He was the head of regulatory relations for PayPal’s blockchain and crypto business from 2021 to 2024 and worked at Chainalysis for more than two years in roles concerning policy and government affairs. 

According to Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino, Spiro’s appointment was part of Tether’s “commitment to responsible innovation” in the crypto space. Spiro said he intended to work with industry leaders and lawmakers to help grow the ecosystem.

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Stablecoin Crypto Giant Circle Moves Headquarters to New York City

Stablecoin Crypto Giant Circle Moves Headquarters to New York City

The chief executive of stablecoin issuer Circle (USDC) says that the firm is moving its headquarters to New York City. In a new thread on the social media platform X, Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire says that the company is moving to New York from Boston to immerse itself in the world of Wall Street as […]

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UK court rules Tether is property in first English law post-trial crypto ruling

It comes a day after a UK government bill aimed to clarify that crypto was “personal property” under property laws.

A United Kingdom High Court has ruled that stablecoin Tether is property — the first-ever ruling under English law on the treatment and status of cryptocurrency after a full trial.

The legal status of Tether (USDT) was a preliminary issue in a case brought by a fraud victim whose stolen crypto — including Tether — was offloaded through various crypto exchanges after being put through crypto mixers.

“USDT attract property rights under English law,” High Court of Justice Deputy Judge Richard Farnhill said in the Sept. 12 ruling.

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India, Nigeria, Indonesia Lead Chainalysis 2024 Crypto Adoption Index

India, Nigeria, Indonesia Lead Chainalysis 2024 Crypto Adoption IndexIndia, Nigeria, and Indonesia top Chainalysis’ latest global crypto adoption index, which ranks 151 countries based on grassroots cryptocurrency usage, adjusted for population and purchasing power. The report notes strong growth in crypto activity, particularly in lower-income nations. Chainalysis Highlights Global Cryptocurrency Adoption Blockchain data analytics firm Chainalysis published an excerpt from its 2024 Geography […]

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BBVA Enhances Institutional Crypto Solutions With USDC Integration

BBVA Enhances Institutional Crypto Solutions With USDC IntegrationBBVA has integrated stablecoin USDC into its services in Switzerland, allowing institutional clients to manage USDC alongside traditional investments. This move enhances efficiency and enables faster, secure crypto trading. The USDC addition follows previous integrations of bitcoin and ether, expanding BBVA’s digital asset solutions for clients. BBVA Adds USDC to Enhance Institutional Crypto Services in […]

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Tether invests $100M in agriculture firm as stablecoin competition grows

This is Tether’s first investment in the agriculture and food sector, after investments in artificial intelligence, Bitcoin mining operations, and digital education initiatives.

Tether, the issuer of the world’s largest stablecoin, has invested $100 million to acquire a 9.8% stake in Latin American agricultural giant Adecoagro. This is Tether’s first investment in the agriculture and food sector.  

Previously, Tether had made strategic investments in emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence and peer-to-peer platforms, Bitcoin (BTC) mining operations, and digital education initiatives, the company said in a filing. 

Filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission. Source: sec.gov

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Stablecoin Economy Expands $1.08B in 2 Weeks Despite Reductions in Key Coins

Stablecoin Economy Expands .08B in 2 Weeks Despite Reductions in Key CoinsIn the past 15 days, the stablecoin economy experienced modest yet steady expansion, adding $1.08 billion to its overall value. During this time, tether’s market capitalization increased by 790 million. Modest $1.08B Growth in Stablecoin Market Since Aug. 23 Growth in the stablecoin economy has slowed, though it continues to expand, as highlighted by recent […]

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Aave, Sky float partnership to bridge DeFi, TradFi

The plan would create markets for DAI-replacement USDS on Aave.

Decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols Aave and Sky (previously Maker) are exploring a partnership designed to “close the gap between DeFi and TradFi,” according to a Sept. 2 announcement.

The proposed partnership, referred to as the Sky Aave Force, follows a Sept. 2 governance proposal by Phoenix Labs, a DeFi research and development organization. The proposal suggests issuing SPK tokens—native to Sky’s subDAO, Spark—to help establish a market for USDS, a stablecoin launched after Maker’s August rebranding to Sky

“Sky Aave Force has an ambitious goal: to drive mass adoption and close the gap between DeFi and TradFi. Now is the time to work together,” said Aave Labs, the developer behind the Aave DeFi lending platform.

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