Binance buys $100 million Circle stake in five-year USDC promotion deal
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Binance purchases a $100 million stake in Circle, acquiring 1.24 million shares at $80.84 each, and secures a five‑year USDC promotion where Circle pays a monthly fee based on the amount of USDC held via Binance’s wallet infrastructure; the deal deepens Binance’s stablecoin exposure and could boost USDC adoption, influencing market liquidity and competitive dynamics.
Circle sold 1.24 million shares at $80.84 each and will pay Binance a monthly fee tied to USDC held through its wallet infrastructure.