Binance Takes $100M Stake in Circle Under Five-Year USDC Promotion Deal
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Binance invests $100 million in Circle, acquiring a minority equity stake while simultaneously signing a five‑year commercial agreement to promote USDC usage. The deal pairs capital infusion with reciprocal token‑buyback commitments, linking Binance’s trading volume to Circle’s stablecoin growth. This collaboration deepens Binance’s stablecoin ecosystem role and could boost USDC market share across crypto exchanges.
The two sides closed an equity placement and a five-year commercial deal on the same day, with money moving in both directions.