Circle Acquires 1,000 Blockchain Patents From IBM, Becomes Top US Patent Holder

According to Circle, on Monday, the company acquired nearly 1,000 blockchain patents from International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) across 680 patent families, making Circle the top holder of blockchain patents in the United States. The patents span blockchain technology, banking, financial services, insurance, enterprise infrastructure, supply chain verification, and secure cloud operations. The acquisition represents approximately 70% of IBM's blockchain patent portfolio and will support Circle's digital asset infrastructure, including USDC, Circle Payments, and other onchain services. Financial terms were not disclosed, though both companies indicated they are exploring additional commercial opportunities.
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