The USDC issuer acquired nearly 1,000 patents from IBM in a single deal, but IBM is still backing USDC's most dangerous rival.
The USDC issuer says the roughly 1,000-patent haul makes it the leading US blockchain patent holder, with financial terms undisclosed.
Circle acquired IBM's blockchain patent portfolio, adding nearly 1,000 issued patents to support its expanding onchain financial infrastructure strategy.
Circle acquired IBM's blockchain patent portfolio of 680+ patent families and nearly 1,000 issued patents.
Circle's acquisition of IBM's blockchain patents could enhance USDC's resilience and innovation, potentially reshaping digital finance dynamics.