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Circle acquires IBM’s blockchain patent portfolio to strengthen USDC infrastructure
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First seen27 Jul, 12:08Circle acquires IBM’s blockchain patent portfolio to strengthen USDC infrastructure
Circle's acquisition of IBM's blockchain patents could enhance USDC's resilience and innovation, potentially reshaping digital finance dynamics.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team
Follow-up27 Jul, 14:19IBM portfolio acquisition makes Circle the largest US blockchain patent holder
Circle acquired IBM's blockchain patent portfolio of 680+ patent families and nearly 1,000 issued patents.
The Block•Naga Avan-Nomayo
Follow-up27 Jul, 14:57Circle acquires IBM blockchain patent portfolio to expand onchain infrastructure
Circle acquired IBM's blockchain patent portfolio, adding nearly 1,000 issued patents to support its expanding onchain financial infrastructure strategy.
AMBCrypto•Adewale Olarinde
Follow-up27 Jul, 15:01Circle Buys IBM Blockchain Patent Portfolio
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 Team
Latest27 Jul, 15:35Circle 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.
Decrypt•Jose Antonio Lanz