Circle's patent acquisition positions it as a formidable player in blockchain, enhancing its competitive edge and innovation potential in digital finance.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team27 Jul
The move encompasses the acquisition of nearly 1,000 patents issued worldwide across 680 patent families, putting Circle as one of the largest holders of blockchain patents in the U.S. and internationally. The company qualified IP as critical for expanding onchain infrastructure adoption. Circle Purchases Most of IBM’s Blockchain Patent Business Circle is making significant investments […]
Bitcoin.com News•Sergio Goschenko27 Jul
The USDC issuer acquired nearly 1,000 patents from IBM in a single deal, but IBM is still backing USDC's most dangerous rival.
The USDC issuer says the roughly 1,000-patent haul makes it the leading US blockchain patent holder, with financial terms undisclosed.
The Defiant•The Defiant Team27 JulCircle acquired IBM's blockchain patent portfolio, adding nearly 1,000 issued patents to support its expanding onchain financial infrastructure strategy.
AMBCrypto•Adewale Olarinde27 Jul
Circle said its expanded blockchain patent portfolio will strengthen infrastructure supporting USDC, Circle Payments Network, Arc, and agentic financial tools.
Circle acquired IBM's blockchain patent portfolio of 680+ patent families and nearly 1,000 issued patents.
The Block•Naga Avan-Nomayo27 Jul
Circle buys nearly 1,000 IBM blockchain patents covering payments, banking and cloud systems to support USDC, Arc and agentic finance.
Circle bought nearly 1,000 IBM patents for an undisclosed price. IBM also backs Open USD, the consortium rival to USDC.
BeInCrypto•Lockridge Okoth27 Jul
IBM’s blockchain portfolio includes more than 680 patent families and nearly 1,000 issued patents worldwide, with a particular focus in supply chain applications.
Cointelegraph•Cointelegraph by Robert Lakin27 Jul
CoinDesk•Francisco Rodrigues27 Jul
Circle's acquisition of IBM's blockchain patents could enhance USDC's resilience and innovation, potentially reshaping digital finance dynamics.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team27 Jul
IBM acquires HRL Laboratories from Boeing and GM, adding silicon-spin qubit technology to its quantum computing strategy with implications for
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team23 Jul
IBM's Q2 2026 revenue of $17.2 billion missed estimates, triggering a record 25% stock drop. Here's what it means for crypto and blockchain
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team23 Jul
IBM's Q2 2026 revenue missed estimates and lowered growth guidance. IBM largest company by market cap on July 31 at 50% YES.
CryptoBriefing•Estefano Gomez22 Jul
Options traders price outsized moves as Tesla, Alphabet, and IBM report Q2 earnings after Wednesday's closing bell.
BeInCrypto•Lockridge Okoth22 Jul
IBM's 25% single-day crash, its worst since 1968, signals a broad reckoning for legacy tech firms as corporate budgets shift toward AI infrastructure.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team19 Jul
IBM shares fell 25% after Q2 2026 revenue of $17.2B missed estimates by ~$700M as enterprise clients shift spending toward AI infrastructure over legacy
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team17 Jul
IBM stock crashes 25% after warning Q2 revenue will miss estimates by $660M. The sell-off highlights a growing AI divide in tech with ripple effects across
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team17 Jul
IBM's profit warning highlights a potential industry-wide shift towards prioritizing AI hardware investments over software services.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team15 Jul