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Circle, the leading stablecoin issuer, announced on Tuesday its acquisition of Hashnote, the issuer of the US Yield Coin (USYC), as part of a larger effort to merge USYC with USDC and promote the adoption of tokenized assets.
Circle revealed today the acquisition of Hashnote and the USYC Tokenized Cash Market Fund.
This strategic move, along with a partnership with global trading firm DRW via @CumberlandSays and the announcement of bringing native USDC to the @CantonNetwork, is set to transform the landscape…— Circle (@circle) January 21, 2025
According to a press release from Circle, the acquisition includes a strategic alliance with DRW’s Cumberland division.
This partnership aims to enhance Circle’s offerings in tokenized cash markets and improve liquidity for digital assets.
The Company’s Initiative for Tokenized Financial Integration
The acquisition of Hashnote positions USYC, valued at $1.52 billion, as a key collateral option in both traditional and digital finance markets.
Meanwhile, Circle’s collaboration with Cumberland is expected to promote wider adoption by increasing liquidity for its stablecoins.
By merging USYC with USDC, Circle aims to establish a more seamless connection between stablecoin liquidity and yield-generating collateral, thereby strengthening its utility across markets.
BREAKING NEWS: 3 major announcements from @circle.
1) We’ve acquired Hashnote, issuer of the world’s largest Tokenized Cash Market Fund (USYC);
2) we’ve formed a strategic partnership with global trading firm DRW to advance USDC and USDY in crypto and TradFi…— Jeremy Allaire – jda.eth / jdallaire.sol (@jerallaire) January 21, 2025
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“This represents a significant opportunity for a market that is increasingly influenced by institutional adoption, where participants are progressively expecting market structures similar to those in TradFi,” stated Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire.
USYC is backed by tokenized short-term U.S. Treasury bills. Circle plans to position it as the preferred collateral choice for exchanges, custodians, and prime brokers.
This initiative aligns with the company’s broader strategy of expanding tokenized financial assets within the digital economy.
Circle Partners with DRW’s Cumberland to Enhance Liquidity
The collaboration with Cumberland will enhance liquidity for USDC and USYC, facilitating their application in trading and collateral management.
Circle emphasized Cumberland’s role as a key liquidity provider in both traditional and digital markets.
In addition to these initiatives, Circle announced plans to implement native USDC on the Canton blockchain network.
This initiative aims to provide secure, private transactions while broadening the utility of USDC and USYC in traditional financial markets.
“By utilizing the Canton blockchain, which offers configurable privacy, for USDC, and acquiring Hashnote, which issues USYC, Circle combines the essential elements needed to enable 24/7 collateral and variation margin movement across both crypto and traditional markets,” stated DRW founder Don Wilson.
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