Circle's USDC Climbs After 3Q Beat; William Blair Keeps Outperform

Published at 2025-11-12 16:08:34

Circle reported third-quarter results that exceeded internal and Street expectations, prompting investment bank William Blair to reaffirm an outperform rating on CRCL. The update highlights continuing demand for USDC and suggests the issuer's revenue and operating metrics are tracking ahead of consensus, a positive signal for the stablecoin's market position.

The reiteration matters because stronger-than-expected earnings can boost investor confidence in both Circle's equity and the broader stablecoin ecosystem, supporting liquidity and on‑chain activity. While regulatory scrutiny and macro headwinds remain potential risks, the results and analyst backing give Circle room to press growth initiatives and could influence short‑term price action for related crypto assets.

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Interactive Brokers now lets eligible clients fund brokerage accounts with stablecoins such as USD Coin (USDC) and PYUSD. The option is intended to simplify fiat on‑ramps and speed settlement for crypto-aware investors.

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Ripple pours $150M into LMAX to boost RLUSD stablecoin for institutions

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Published at 2026-01-15 14:00:13

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BVNK has partnered with Visa to provide stablecoin infrastructure for Visa Direct pilot programs, enabling pre-funded stablecoin payouts to recipients' wallets in select approved markets. The partnership was announced 14 January in San Francisco and taps Visa’s $1.7 trillion money-movement network.

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Published at 2026-01-15 10:45:08

Cardano Volume Soars 72%, Hits New 2026 Price High

Cardano (ADA) saw 24-hour trading volume jump 72.89% to $953.21 million, coinciding with a fresh 2026 price high according to CoinMarketCap. The spike points to renewed bullish interest but warrants caution until momentum is sustained.