Circle buys nearly 1,000 blockchain patents from IBM
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First seen27 Jul, 12:47Circle buys nearly 1,000 blockchain patents from IBM
CoinDesk•Francisco Rodrigues
Follow-up27 Jul, 13:08USDC issuer Circle to acquire nearly 1,000 IBM blockchain patents
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 Lakin
Follow-up27 Jul, 13:55Circle buys nearly 1,000 IBM blockchain patents
Circle buys nearly 1,000 IBM blockchain patents covering payments, banking and cloud systems to support USDC, Arc and agentic finance.
Crypto.news•Olivia Stephanie
Follow-up27 Jul, 14:41Circle’s IBM Patent Deal Brings Nearly 1,000 Blockchain Patents
Circle said its expanded blockchain patent portfolio will strengthen infrastructure supporting USDC, Circle Payments Network, Arc, and agentic financial tools.
CryptoPotato•Chayanika Deka
Follow-up27 Jul, 16:01Circle Acquires 1,000 Blockchain Patents From IBM to Fuel Digital Asset Expansion
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 Goschenko
Latest27 Jul, 17:38Circle stock surges after acquiring nearly 1,000 patents from IBM
Circle's patent acquisition positions it as a formidable player in blockchain, enhancing its competitive edge and innovation potential in digital finance.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team