Coinbase acquires stake in Circle, ushering in a new era for USDC stablecoin
Coinbase, one of the leading crypto exchanges, has officially acquired an equity stake in Circle, the issuer of the USDC stablecoin. The acquisition was announced in a joint press release by both companies. However, the agreement between Coinbase and Circle marks a significant shift in the governance and operations of USDC. Circle will remain the…