
Circle defends USDC economics as rivals offer partners bigger revenue share
Stablecoin issuer Circle is pushing back on questions about USDC's economics as competitors pitch larger cuts of reserve income to partners, including Coinbase.
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Stablecoin issuer Circle is pushing back on questions about USDC's economics as competitors pitch larger cuts of reserve income to partners, including Coinbase.
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