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Circle, the issuer of the USD Coin (USDC) stablecoin, and Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), the operator of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), have entered into a memorandum of understanding to explore integrating Circle’s stablecoins into ICE’s various platforms.
Potential Integration Areas
The collaboration aims to assess the incorporation of USDC and Circle’s US Yield Coin (USYC) into ICE’s derivatives exchanges, clearinghouses, data services, and other financial systems. Lynn Martin, president of the NYSE, highlighted the potential for Circle’s stablecoins and tokenized digital currencies to play a more significant role in capital markets as they gain trust among market participants.
Stablecoins in Financial Markets
This initiative reflects the growing adoption of stablecoins in financial markets, attributed to their low transaction costs, transferability, and near-instant settlement times. The move aligns with broader industry trends, such as Nasdaq’s plan to introduce 24-hour weekday trading in 2026 and the NYSE’s intention to extend trading hours, indicating a shift toward a more globally oriented financial market.
