CEO Jeremy Allaire says Circle built “the platform for the internet financial system”, but cirBTC has only 40 BTC

Circle’s wrapped Bitcoin product entered the market with unusually strong institutional credentials and almost no visible scale. The company paired cirBTC with segregated reserves, a federally supervised custodian, direct minting and redemption for eligible businesses, and the distribution infrastructure behind USDC. Circle’s Aug. 27 reserve panel nevertheless showed just 40.02450077 cirBTC outstanding about 11 weeks […]

Big Tech profits rise $160B from gains on AI company stakes

The surge in Big Tech’s paper profits from AI investments highlights the volatility and speculative nature of tech-driven financial markets. The post Big Tech profits rise $160B from gains on AI company stakes appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Explosion reported near Iran’s Larak Island, cause unknown

The explosion near Larak Island heightens regional instability, potentially complicating Iran’s nuclear negotiations and geopolitical dynamics. The post Explosion reported near Iran’s Larak Island, cause unknown appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

BitGo Buys NYDIG’s Institutional Trading Arm for $7M Cash and $35.5M in Stock

Crypto company BitGo has officially acquired NYDIG’s Bitcoin-focused institutional trading business. The deal was signed and completed on Thursday and reported on Friday, paying $7 million in cash and about $35.5 million in stock at closing, with up to $15 million more in cash tied to two revenue milestones. The purchase brings NYDIG’s derivatives, structured products, […]

Donald Trump faces sanctions conundrum over Iran amid China risks

Trump’s Iran sanctions face limited impact without confronting China’s oil purchases, risking diplomatic tensions and questioning their efficacy. The post Donald Trump faces sanctions conundrum over Iran amid China risks appeared first on Crypto Briefing.