SlowMist analyzed the Drift Protocol hack, pointing out that the core vulnerability was that the multisig mechanism change did not include a time lock. After the attacker gained administrator privileges, they systematically extracted assets by forging tokens, manipulating oracles, and disabling security modules, ultimately stealing about 105,969 ETH. ZachXBT criticized Circle for not freezing USDC in time during this process, which had a negative impact on the industry and sparked widespread discussion.

EDX Markets has recently applied to the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to establish a national trust bank, aiming to integrate into the traditional financial system and provide asset custody and management services. Influenced by the Trump administration, crypto industry regulation has been moving toward openness, and many companies such as Circle and Ripple have already obtained similar licenses. With its unique positioning, EDX focuses on serving traditional financial participants, and hopes to improve its compliance and strengthen its competitiveness by obtaining that license.

Circle has expanded its role within the Canton Network by becoming a Super Validator and introducing a private USDC-based settlement system. The move supports institutional transactions with enhanced privacy and atomic execution. It also aligns with the rollout of USDCx, a programmable stablecoin de

_Circle is now a Super Validator on Canton Network as USDCx launches, bringing private 24/7 atomic settlement and USDC-backed composability to institutions._ Circle has officially joined Canton Network as a Super Validator. That move came alongside the live deployment of USDCx, a USDC-backed

Pharos Network has deployed Circle’s USDC stablecoin and Cross‑Chain Transfer Protocol on its Layer‑1 blockchain and launched a $10 million incubator program. Establishing a Core Settlement Layer for RealFi The stablecoin USDC and issuer Circle’s Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol (CCTP) have been de

The Clarity Act's proposed stablecoin rules may hinder decentralized finance (DeFi) by banning yield on stablecoin balances, re-centralizing yield to traditional financial institutions. This could reduce competition and impact DeFi platforms, while benefiting infrastructure players like Circle.

Circle has unfrozen two hot wallets linked to 500 Casino and a crypto whale after a compliance freeze blocked user withdrawals at a centralized exchange. The lack of transparency regarding the initial freeze raises concerns about centralized control over assets.

The crypto space is once again debating control and transparency after blockchain investigator ZachXBT revealed a fresh update involving Circle. The company has now unfrozen two USDC wallets tied to 500 Casino and a user known as “Whale.” Together, the wallets held more than $330,000. This move

The draft of the "CLARITY Act" restricting passive stablecoin yield news has caused Circle's stock price to drop nearly 21%. Analyst Bernstein believes the market has misunderstood the scope of the bill, which actually targets yield distributors rather than issuers. He maintains a target price of $190 for Circle, believing the current stock price is undervalued. However, the uncertainty surrounding the bill and Coinbase's opposition may impact the process, becoming a focal point for the market.

Circle, the issuer behind the USD Coin (USDC), drew scrutiny after reportedly freezing 16 wallets tied to a civil case in the United States. On-chain investigator ZachXBT characterized the move as inappropriate, arguing the wallets belonged to legitimate business operations and were not connected to