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Coinbase and Circle Solidify Partnership With Minority Stake Acquisition

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August 23, 2023
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  • Coinbase has acquired a minority stake in Circle, making Circle the sole issuer of the USDC stablecoin.
  • With clearer global regulatory perspectives on stablecoins, Circle will handle all governance and operational responsibilities for USDC.
  • The partnership will expand USDC’s reach to 15 different networks, aiming to cater to the increasing demand from developers and businesses.

Coinbase, the leading U.S. crypto exchange, has acquired a minority share in Circle Internet Financial. This acquisition dissolves The Centre Consortium, originally responsible for issuing USDC, the second-largest stablecoin by market capitalization. Now Circle is the sole issuer of the USDC stablecoin, signaling a tighter bond between these two cryptocurrency giants.

Born from a joint initiative between Coinbase and Circle in 2018, The Centre Consortium aimed to provide governance for the U.S. dollar-pegged token. While the objective was to introduce more issuers for USDC and encourage broad industry participation, the evolution of the market and regulatory clarity have paved the way for a more streamlined approach.

USDC, with a market capitalization close to $26 billion, has long held the position of the second-largest stablecoin, following Tether’s USDT, which boasts an $83 billion market cap. Stablecoins, typically backed by fiat reserves like the U.S. dollar, offer a bridge between traditional finance and the dynamic world of cryptocurrencies. They provide users with the speed, security, and flexibility of crypto transactions while maintaining the stability of fiat currencies.

The Strategic Importance of Stablecoins

The strengthened relationship between Coinbase and Circle underscores the growing importance of stablecoins in the broader crypto economy. Coinbase’s decision to invest in Circle, taking an equity stake, emphasizes its commitment to the long-term success of the USDC ecosystem. As Allaire and Armstrong highlighted, stablecoins have become a pivotal element of the crypto sphere, enabling global users to access U.S. dollars efficiently. With USDC at the forefront, millions can swiftly move money on a massive scale, leveraging the benefits of a digital, programmable currency.

Moreover, this collaboration promises to expand USDC’s reach even further. By the end of October, USDC is slated to launch on six additional blockchains, bringing its total presence to 15 different networks. This expansion aims to cater to the burgeoning demand from businesses, application developers, and crypto communities who are increasingly choosing USDC as their preferred on-chain dollar.

Regulatory Clarity and the Way Forward

One of the driving forces behind this consolidation is the clearer regulatory environment for stablecoins. As governments and regulatory bodies worldwide begin to embrace stablecoin legislation, the need for separate governance entities like Centre diminishes. This shift promises to enhance the direct accountability of Circle as the issuer, making USDC’s operations more transparent and efficient.

Coinbase and Circle have also agreed on a new revenue-sharing model. While they will continue to share revenue from the interest earned on the dollar reserves backing USDC tokens, the division will now be equal. This arrangement ensures that both firms benefit from the growing use and distribution of USDC, aligning their strategic and economic interests.

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