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🚨 ZachXBT criticizes Circle: SwapNet suffers $16.8 million loss from hacker attack, is the publisher just fishing?
At the beginning of 2026, the DeFi sector suffers another heavy blow. Matcha Meta's liquidity provider SwapNet was attacked, resulting in significant losses.
Event review:
• The attack caused losses of approximately $16.8 million.
• The risk stemmed from users manually authorizing the SwapNet contract.
• The hacker has exchanged 10.5 million USDC for 3,655 ETH on the Base network and started transferring to the Ethereum mainnet.
Controversy focus:
On-chain detective ZachXBT directly pointed out Circle's slow response. Monitoring indicates that there are still about 3 million USDC in the hacker's address, and Circle has the technical capability to freeze it.
However, 10 hours after the attack, Circle still hasn't taken any action.
ZachXBT questioned: "As a centralized publisher, if you never protect user interests, why should others continue to develop based on USDC?"
DeFi security alarm:
In January 2026, several projects have already been 'hit':
• Truebit: lost 8,535 ETH (approximately $26.4 million).
• Saga: lost 7 million USDC.
• Waltio: 50,000 account data leaked.
After experiencing a looting of up to $3.4 billion in 2025, Web3 security remains a sword of Damocles hanging over developers' heads. As Immunefi's CEO said, large-scale hacker attacks are equivalent to the 'death penalty' for 80% of protocols.
Will you reduce your use of USDC due to Circle's inaction? Feel free to discuss in the comments! 👇
#加密新闻 #黑客攻击 #Circle #USDC #DeFi安全

🚀 Stablecoins Become "Printing Machines": Issuers Earn $8.3 Billion Annually! 💸
CoinGecko Research's latest data shows that stablecoin issuers have become the biggest winners in the crypto market. In 2025, the total revenue in this sector reached $8.3 billion, accounting for 65.7% of the total revenue of the top ten crypto protocols!
Who are the biggest winners?
🥇 Tether (USDT) — the absolute king. Tether earned about $5.2 billion last year, accounting for as much as 41.9% of the total revenue of 168 crypto companies.
🥈 Circle (USDC) — firmly in second place, with an annual revenue of $2.37 billion.
📈 Why is this important?
Among the top ten most profitable crypto protocols, stablecoin issuers occupy the top four spots. While the total revenue of the entire crypto market is $12.7 billion, stablecoins contributed the vast majority of profits. This proves that stablecoins are not only trading tools but also a remarkably profitable financial empire.
Which one do you favor: the old giant USDT or the compliance pioneer USDC? Feel free to discuss in the comments! 👇
#USDT #Circle #USDC #稳定币

🫱🏼‍🫲🏾 The UN partners with the Circle Foundation to modernize its money transfers.

This initiative has allowed for the integration of advanced digital infrastructures, using stablecoins to reduce operational costs by 20%.
$USDC #Circle

🚀 BIG: Stablecoin adoption enters a fast growth phase
**Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire says stablecoin adoption is accelerating across the global banking system, calling ~40% CAGR a reasonable baseline.
KEY POINTS:
• Banks are moving from experimentation → production use
• Stablecoins increasingly used for payments, settlement, and treasury ops
• Adoption driven by speed, cost efficiency, and 24/7 settlement $0G
WHY IT MATTERS:
• Signals stablecoins becoming core financial infrastructure, not a niche tool $AXS
• Strengthens the case for USD stablecoins as global settlement rails
• Sets the stage for deeper TradFi × crypto integration $PEPE
BOTTOM LINE:
Stablecoins Are Past The Trial Phase.
Banking Is Entering Full-Scale Onchain Adoption.
#Circle #Binanceholdermmt #WEFDavos2026

Circle introduces new crosschain forwarding service

#Circle has launched a new cross-chain forwarding service that allows developers to configure destination-chain execution via Circle-operated infrastructure. The service handles attestation fetching, destination chain transactions, and gas management automatically, tasks that previously required significant infrastructure investment.

The service initially supports cross-chain routes to #Arbitrum, #Avalanche, #Base , #Ethereum , #HyperEVM , #Ink, #Linea , #Monad, #OPMainnet, #PolygonPoS, #Sei, #Sonic, #Unichain, and #WorldChain, with more blockchains to be added soon.

👉 circle.com/blog/introducing-our-new-crosschain-forwarding-service-now-integrated-into-cctp

At #Davos this week, #Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire shared a prediction that’s quickly becoming one of the most talked-about ideas in tech and crypto: within the next five years, billions of autonomous AI agents could be using stablecoins to handle everyday transactions on behalf of users.

According to Allaire, #AI systems won’t rely on traditional payment rails like cards or banking APIs—they’ll default to stablecoins because they offer the speed, programmability, and global reach that autonomous agents need. Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao echoed that view, noting that crypto is the most “native” financial layer for AI-driven behavior.

What’s striking is how quickly big players are moving to prepare for this shift. Coinbase has already introduced its x402 protocol to enable stablecoin payments between AI agents, while Google recently announced a Universal Commerce Protocol designed to power agentic transactions through Google Pay.

As both crypto-native firms and traditional tech giants race to build the infrastructure for AI commerce, one thing is becoming clear: the intersection of AI and #stablecoins may define the next major evolution in digital payments.

🚨 STABLECOIN ADOPTION EXPLODING! Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire confirms massive institutional shift.

Adoption is accelerating rapidly, showing nearly 40% year-over-year growth. Banks are officially moving past the testing phase and into full-scale deployment. This is the on-ramp we have been waiting for.

The smart money is already positioning for this institutional wave. Do not get left behind in the slow lane.

#Stablecoin #CryptoAdoption #DeFi #Circle #Finance 🚀

Circle and Coinbase to support Bermuda’s shift toward an on-chain economy

#Circle and Coinbase will help drive Bermuda’s transition to an on-chain economy, enabling key sectors, including government agencies, banks, insurers, and small-to-mid-sized businesses, to adopt tokenized payments and digital asset infrastructure. Circle and Coinbase are also pledging major education initiatives to help onboard everyday Bermudians to these new systems.

👉 dailyhodl.com/2026/01/20/bermuda-partners-with-circle-and-coinbase-to-become-worlds-first-on-chain-economy/

🌐 The United Nations Embraces Stablecoins: USDC Will Become a Core Tool for Humanitarian Aid
Blockchain is Changing Charity! 🚀 USDC issuer Circle has announced grants aimed at supporting the United Nations (UN) in building digital financial infrastructure. Its core goal is very clear: to introduce stablecoins into the UN payment system.
Why do this?
Alexander De Croo, the Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme, highlighted the following points at the Davos Forum:
🔹 High Efficiency: Making every dollar work maximally with a limited budget.
🔹 Transparency: Using blockchain to reduce intermediaries, minimize losses, and ensure funds reach their destination directly.
🔹 Inclusivity: Establishing a more reliable, cross-border financial system for refugees and disaster-affected communities.
This is not just talk. As early as 2022, the UN piloted the use of USDC in Ukrainian refugee aid, and its effectiveness has been validated.
When an international organization of the UN's caliber begins to adopt regulated stablecoins on a large scale, it is not only a technological advance but also an important milestone for the mass adoption of Web3. 📈
#USDC #Circle #联合国 #区块链 #加密货币新闻

Just in: Tether and Circle Minted $1.5 Billion worth of Stablecoins in the Last Few Hours.

Liquidity is Entering the Market.

$USDT $USDC #Circle #Tether

🏝️ Bermuda partners with Circle and Coinbase to create the world's first "fully on-chain economy"! 
While many countries are still debating regulations, the Bermuda government officially announced at the World Economic Forum: plans to move the entire country's economic system onto the blockchain. The key technology partners for this significant collaboration are industry giants Circle and Coinbase. 
What does this specifically mean?
The Bermuda government, banks, insurance companies, and private enterprises will fully transition to the "on-chain track." The core payment tool will use the stablecoin USDC. 
Why is this a milestone?
Goodbye to high bank fees: For island nations, traditional interbank transfers are both slow and expensive. USDC will completely resolve the efficiency and cost pain points of cross-border payments. Practical exercise: By 2025, preliminary testing will be completed — forum participants will be gifted 100 USDC for real-world consumption at local merchants. National-level tokenization: This is not just about "accepting cryptocurrency," but deeply integrating tokenized tools into the national financial infrastructure. 
Key timeline:
The project is planned for large-scale rollout in May 2026. At that time, digital wallets will become as widespread a payment method for Bermuda residents as bank cards. 
Perspective:
Bermuda has been improving cryptocurrency regulation since 2018. The results are now evident: industry leaders like Coinbase are choosing to establish ambitious national projects here. This sends a strong signal to the market — a country with clear rules #Bermuda #Circle #Coinbase #链上经济 #加密采用 #稳定币

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24H Highlights | Market Snapshot

1、Bermuda government announced partnerships with #Coinbase and #Circle to advance a “fully on-chain” national economic framework.

2、NYSE revealed plans to develop a tokenized stocks and ETF trading platform, targeting 24/7 trading and settlement..

3、Spot gold and silver hit record highs at the open: Silver reached a new all-time high, while gains in gold further accelerated.

4、Japan’s 40-year government bond yield surpassed 4% for the first time since its introduction in 2007.

5、CME FedWatch: The probability of the Fed keeping interest rates unchanged in January stands at 95%.

6、#Paradex perpetuals exchange outage: BTC price briefly crashed to “USD 0,” triggering cascading liquidations and requiring an on-chain rollback.

7、German think tank study: Approximately 96% of U.S. tariff costs are ultimately borne by domestic consumers and importers.

8、#BSC meme token “1” briefly reached a market cap above USD 17 million, marking an all-time high, before pulling back to around USD 15 million.

Lisa Cook Case: The 'Doomsday Judgment' of Federal Reserve Independence 🔥
Judgment is imminent: The Supreme Court will debate this week, with a decision in June.
Core Risk: If Trump wins, the president can arbitrarily fire board members.
Market Consequences:

1. 📉 US Treasury Collapse: Long-term yields soar, inflation expectations spiral out of control.
2. 🌡️ US Dollar Confidence
Trump vs Federal Reserve: A High-Stakes Gamble on Power
The Lisa Cook case is being heard by the Supreme Court. This is not just a personnel dispute, but a constitutional game about whether the president can arbitrarily dismiss Federal Reserve board members.
If Trump wins: The Federal Reserve will be fully politicized, and the 'safe haven' status of US Treasuries and the dollar will no longer exist.
Global Markets: A storm is coming, and the June judgment will reveal the outcome.
#circle $ETH
$BTC

✨ Bermuda is moving towards a complete national economy on the blockchain! ✨
Bermuda 🇧🇲 announced a partnership with Coinbase and Circle to build a complete national economy on the blockchain. This means that USDC payments will be integrated into all government institutions, banks, and businesses, ensuring fast, transparent, and secure transactions for everyone.
It's not just an experiment, but a real step towards a comprehensive digital economy, making Bermuda one of the leading countries in adopting blockchain-based financial solutions. 🌐💸
🚀 The digital future has begun, and Bermuda is at the forefront!
#برمودا #USDC #Coinbase
#Circle #اقتصاد_رقمي

🎯 BERMUDA WANTS TO BECOME THE FIRST COMPLETELY "ON-CHAIN" ECONOMY 🎯

News from Davos: the government of Bermuda has announced a strategic partnership with Coinbase and Circle to build the world's first completely on-chain economy.

The goal is clear but ambitious: to digitalize the entire economic ecosystem of the island, from transactions to consumption, using stablecoins like USDC and transparent, regulated blockchain infrastructures.
This project represents a historic step towards the integration between traditional finance and decentralized finance (DeFi).

Bermuda, already known for its crypto-friendly regulatory approach, aims to become a global laboratory where citizens, businesses, and institutions operate entirely on the blockchain, without relying on traditional banking circuits.

The partnership with Coinbase will ensure the access and custody infrastructure, while Circle will provide the stable digital monetary base compliant with international standards.

If the model succeeds, it could pave the way for other nations ready to experiment with a fully tokenized economy, with benefits in terms of efficiency, transparency, and financial inclusion.
#breakingnews #Circle #USDC #coinbase #Bermuda

🇧🇲 Bermuda aims to create the world's first "blockchain national economy"!\nWhile other countries are still observing, the Bermuda Islands have already pressed the "fast forward" button. At the World Economic Forum (WEF), Bermuda announced that it will provide opportunities for cryptocurrency companies to build digital asset infrastructure for the government, banks, and retail sectors.\nCore objective: To create the world's first fully blockchain-based national economic system.\nKey information points:\n🔹 Strong collaboration: The Bermuda government will work closely with industry giants Circle and Coinbase to accelerate the implementation of a national digital finance strategy.\n🔹 Stablecoin adoption: Government agencies and financial institutions will be the first to introduce stablecoin payments and initiate asset tokenization tools.\n🔹 Nationwide education: A digital literacy program will be launched for the approximately 73,000 residents to promote the use of digital assets.\n🔹 First mover advantage: Previously, Bermuda became one of the first countries to support the use of digital assets for tax payments and government fees.\nBermuda's Premier E. David Burt stated that through partnerships between the government and industry, transaction costs will be effectively reduced, allowing all citizens to benefit from the financial future.\nThis island nation, with a population of only 73,000 and a GDP of approximately 6.8 billion USD, is trying to become the "living model" for global blockchain applications.🏝️📈\n#百慕大 #区块链 #加密货币 #Circle #Coinbase \n