The Block(@TheBlockCo):THE BLOCK: Circle acquires IBM's blockchain patent portfolio spanning more than 680 patent families and nearly 1,000 issued patents. Circle says the deal makes it the largest U.S. blockchain patent holder, strengthening the IP behind USDC, its payments network and Arc.

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2026.07.27 12:56

THE BLOCK: Circle acquires IBM's blockchain patent portfolio spanning more than 680 patent families and nearly 1,000 issued patents. Circle says the deal makes it the largest U.S. blockchain patent holder, strengthening the IP behind USDC, its payments network and Arc.