Jeremy Allaire

State of Crypto: Binance Is Firmly in the Regulatory Crosshairs

World regulators have announced warnings around Binance, drawing attention to the exchange's operations and hinting at future actions.

Policy & regulation  ·  13 July 2021

What Investors Need to Know About Circle’s Listing

Ahead of the crypto firm's public market debut via SPAC, here are the key considerations for potential investors, according to our columnist.

Opinion  ·  9 July 2021
Regulation

USDC Assets to Be Disclosed in SEC Filings, Circle CEO Says

“Our intention is to include greater reserves transparency” as the stablecoin operator goes public via a SPAC deal, Jeremy Allaire told CoinDesk TV Friday.

News  ·  9 July 2021
Coinbase

What Coinbase’s Rise Says to the World

Coinbase's listing on Nasdaq sends a powerful signal of legitimacy to the U.S. crypto community, as well as to the crypto-curious in the traditional financial sector.

Policy & regulation  ·  13 April 2021
Exchanges

Bullish Sign for Crypto? USDC and Dai Balances on Exchanges Hit Record Highs

Buying in these stablecoins may foretell where the crypto market is going.

Markets  ·  2 February 2021
Coinbase

Questions About Tether Just Won’t Go Away. Does the Crypto Market Care?

Is the price of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies inflated because the backing of tether may not be as strong as people think it is?

Markets  ·  26 January 2021
Stablecoins

Circle CEO Claims ‘Explosive’ Stablecoin Demand From Everyday Businesses

Dollar-backed stablecoins are surging in popularity, and much of the demand is from normal businesses, not just crypto traders, Circle’s CEO said.

News  ·  17 April 2020
CBDCs

Circle Founder: Digital Currencies at Key Growth Moment as Governments Take Notice

Jeremy Allaire sees governments and industry finally taking blockchain seriously. That's a big deal.

Policy & regulation  ·  12 February 2020
CBDCs

The Prospect of Building a New International Monetary System Is Getting Real

When world leaders gather in Davos next week, they'll confront an essential question, says Circle's Jeremy Allaire: Can they seize blockchain's ability to create value for people around the world?

Policy & regulation  ·  17 January 2020
Poloniex

Circle to Spin Out Poloniex Less Than 2 Years After $400 Million Takeover

Less than two years after paying $400 million to acquire Poloniex, Circle is spinning out the crypto exchange to an Asian investor group.

Markets  ·  18 October 2019
Circle

US Senator: ‘I Don’t Think You’ve Persuaded Anyone’ Crypto Creates Financial Inclusion

Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) questioned the claim that blockchain spurs financial inclusion at Tuesday's Banking Committee hearing.

Markets  ·  30 July 2019
JPM Coin

Christine Lagarde Pits Circle Against JPMorgan in IMF Debate

Decentralized systems are coming for the banks, argued Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire, in a panel Wednesday at the International Monetary Fund.

Markets  ·  10 April 2019
Exchanges

Stable Times at Circle: A Crypto Startup Counted Out Is Riding High

CoinDesk profiles Jeremy Allaire, the CEO of the Goldman Sachs-backed crypto startup Circle that had a banner year in 2018.

Markets  ·  31 December 2018
Bitcoin

Every Asset Ever: Circle Pulls ‘Trigger’ on Investment Product Pipeline

Circle is seeking to expand, and this time it's made a key acquisition to further its interests in applying cryptocurrencies to mainstream investing.

Business  ·  20 October 2017
Exchanges

Circle Launches Mobile Apps for iOS and Android

Circle launches two bitcoin apps today, aiming to bring most features of its online platform to the mobile world.

Business  ·  3 November 2014