Binance acquires a $100 million stake from Circle in a five-year USDC promotion deal

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    "title": "Binance acquires a $100 million stake from Circle in a five-year USDC promotion deal - bitcoin.es",
    "excerpt": "Binance has announced the purchase of a $100 million stake from Circle, the issuer of the USDC stablecoin, as part of a promotional agreement that will extend for five years. The agreement, which focuses on Binance's wallet infrastructure, implies that Circle will pay a monthly fee to Binance linked to the volume of USDC held through its services. This move underscores Binance's growing integration into the stablecoin ecosystem and its strategy to consolidate its position as a dominant exchange platform. Circle, which has been one of the main issuers of USDC along with Coinbase, sold 1.24 million shares at a price of 80.84 USD each. The transaction not only represents a significant capital inflow for Circle but also reinforces its commitment to expanding USDC adoption in global markets. By selling these shares, Circle obtains immediate liquidity while maintaining its participation in the stablecoin ecosystem, allowing it to continue investing in infrastructure and regulatory compliance.The core of the agreement is the monthly fee that Circle will pay to Binance. This fee will be calculated based on the amount of USDC that Circle users hold in Binance wallets. In other words, the greater the amount of USDC that Circle directs to the Binance platform, the higher the monthly commission that will be paid. This recurring revenue model benefits both parties: Binance gains a constant...",
    "summary": "Circle has entered a five-year promotional agreement with Binance, where it will pay a monthly fee based on the volume of USDC held in Binance's wallet infrastructure.",
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    "published_at": "2026-09-22T11:24:18Z",
    "article_sentence": "The agreement, which focuses on Binance's wallet infrastructure, implies that Circle will pay a monthly fee to Binance linked to the volume of USDC held through its services.",
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