OKX will remove USDC-margined perpetual futures effective December 11, 2025, citing a push to improve market liquidity and the trading experience. Traders should close or roll positions before the deadline as liquidity may shift to other stablecoin-margined contracts.
Coinbase now lets users borrow up to $1 million in USDC using Ether as collateral on its Base-powered lending product. The launch arrives as onchain lending activity on Base surpasses $1.25 billion in cumulative volume.
World App has begun piloting virtual bank accounts in the United States that let users connect everyday finances to the World blockchain and use USDC for payroll-style accounts.
Wirex and Stellar have enabled on‑chain Visa settlement using USDC and EURC for more than seven million Wirex users. The integration brings dual stablecoin settlement to card rails, aiming to speed up payouts and reduce settlement friction.
Circle introduced xReserve, a toolkit that lets developers mint stablecoins backed by USDC reserves and positions USDC as a universal collateral layer. The move is designed to simplify launches and expand USDC's integration across protocols and ecosystems.
VALR and Mukuru have launched a USDC wallet that works directly inside WhatsApp, aiming to make digital dollars easier and more accessible for users across Africa. The integration targets everyday payments and remittances using the USD Coin stablecoin.
Circle posted a strong Q3 with USDC supply exceeding $73 billion and net income up over 200% year-over-year. The company also launched its Arc testnet and signaled the possibility of a native token as it scales onchain and institutional offerings.
Kalshi has selected Coinbase Custody to hold its USDC reserves, bolstering the infrastructure behind U.S. event-based trading. The move aims to strengthen security, compliance and market confidence for the regulated prediction market.
Circle shares slid to $85 even after beating estimates and reporting a record third quarter. Bernstein analysts say fundamentals remain intact and highlight USDC's "Prime Network" as a competitive advantage.
Peter Schiff renewed his critique of crypto after Circle's stock (CRCL), tied to USDC issuer Circle, plunged about 71% from its IPO level. The drop has become a focal point in debates over confidence in stablecoin issuers and crypto-linked equities.