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Circle’s Acquisition of IBM Blockchain Patents Signals Shift in Stablecoin Market Dynamics

Circle Internet Group has acquired a substantial blockchain patent portfolio from IBM, including nearly 1,000 issued patents worldwide. This strategic move establishes Circle as the top blockchain patent holder in the U.S. and marks a pivotal shift from open-source stablecoin models toward proprietary, legally fortifi…

Thursday, July 30, 2026

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