Circle (USDC) Acquires 1,000 IBM Blockchain Patents on July 27

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Circle (USDC) Acquires 1,000 IBM Blockchain Patents on July 27

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On July 27, Circle, the issuer of USDC, acquired over 1,000 blockchain patents from IBM. This purchase makes Circle the largest holder of blockchain patents in the U.S. Previously, IBM held 790 U.S. blockchain patents, more than any American company. Circle aims to leverage this intellectual property across its services, including the USDC and Circle Payments Network, enhancing its offering in internet finance. This acquisition could influence investment in blockchain and digital finance by reinforcing Circle's competitive position in the market.

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