Circle Buys Nearly 1,000 IBM Patents: Will It Protect USDC?
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10 outlets - including Cryptoslate, Cryptopolitan and Cryptobriefing and 7 more - are covering this story. Circle has acquired nearly 1,000 IBM blockchain patents as the USD Coin (USDC) issuer pushes deeper into the infrastructure connecting stablecoins with banks and payment networks. In a July 27 statement, the firm said the portfolio includes…
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Circle is arming USDC with 1,000 IBM patents to secure its grip on global banking rails
Circle has acquired nearly 1,000 IBM blockchain patents as the USD Coin (USDC) issuer pushes deeper into the infrastructure connecting stablecoins with banks and payment networks. In a July 27 statement, the firm said the portfolio includes…
Circle takes over nearly 1,000 patents in acquisition of IBM's blockchain patent portfolio
Circle (NYSE: CRCL) has announced that it has acquired fundamental assets from IBM’s (NYSE: IBM) blockchain portfolio, a purchase the issuer of USDC says makes it the biggest holder of blockchain patents in the United States. The portfolio…
Circle 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. The post Circle stock surges after acquiring nearly 1,000 patents from IBM appeared f…
USDC Issuer Circle Acquires Nearly 1,000 IBM Blockchain Patents
USDC News Circle, the issuer of USD Coin (USDC), acquired IBM’s blockchain patent estate on July 27, adding more than 680 patent families and nearly 1,000 issued patents to its intellectual-propert...
USDC Issuer Circle Targets IBM’s Deep Blockchain Portfolio With Deal for 1,000 Patents
Circle said July 27 that it acquired fundamental assets from IBM’s blockchain patent portfolio, covering more than 680 patent families and nearly 1,000 issued patents worldwide. The deal gives Circle a broad intellectual-property base spann…
Circle’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.
Circle Buys IBM Blockchain Patents in 2026
Circle has acquired 680 IBM blockchain patent families, becoming the leading U.S. holder. The move strengthens USDC, CPN, and Arc infrastructure while aiding compliance and institutional partnerships. It reflects a 2026 trend of crypto firm…
Circle 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.
Circle Buys Blockchain Patents From IBM
Circle Buys Nearly 1,000 IBM Patents: Will It Protect USDC?
Circle bought nearly 1,000 IBM patents for an undisclosed price. IBM also backs Open USD, the consortium rival to USDC.