Circle Acquires IBM's Blockchain Patent Portfolio, Strengthening USDC Position
Circle has made a landmark acquisition of nearly 1,000 blockchain patents from IBM, positioning itself as the largest holder of blockchain patents in the U.S. This strategic move is expected to enhance its digital assets, particularly USD Coin (USDC), and strengthen its connections with banks and payment networks.
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IBM’s Blockchain Patent Empire Lands at Circle in Landmark IP Deal
Circle snapped up 680+ patent families from IBM, making it the top blockchain patent holder in the US and fortifying USDC, CPN, and Arc. The post IBM’s Blockchain Patent Empire Lands at Circle in Landmark IP Deal appeared first on 99Bitcoins .
Circle is arming USDC with 1,000 IBM patents to secure its grip on global banking rails
Circle has acquired nearly 1,000 IBM blockchain patents as the USD Coin (USDC) issuer pushes deeper into the infrastructure connecting stablecoins with banks and payment networks. In a July 27 statement, the firm said the portfolio includes more than 680 patent families spanning blockchain technology, banking, financial services, insurance, enterprise infrastructure, supply-chain verification, and secure […] The post Circle is arming USDC with 1,000 IBM patents to secure its grip on global banking rails appeared first on CryptoSlate .
Circle Buys IBM Blockchain Patent Estate—And Becomes America's Biggest Holder
The USDC issuer acquired nearly 1,000 patents from IBM in a single deal, but IBM is still backing USDC's most dangerous rival.