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Deribit, a leading crypto derivatives exchange, will launch Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) linear options and fixed futures contracts that are settled in USDC on August 19.

Coinbase has announced the launch of its second Stablecoin Bootstrap Fund, an initiative to inject capital into decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols to boost USDC liquidity.

Circle has announced the launch of a new Layer-1 blockchain called Arc, which is specifically designed for stablecoin transactions.

Coinbase is drawing criticism from the crypto community for a new fee structure on USDC-to-USD conversions. Starting August 13, the exchange will charge a 0.10% fee on net conversions that exceed $5 million within a 30-day period, while the first $5 million remains fee-free.

A new report from Pantera Capital reveals a significant trend: a growing number of crypto professionals are choosing to be paid in digital dollars.

Coinbase has introduced a new toolset for developers called "CDP Embedded Wallets" to make building Web3 applications easier and more secure.