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Circle Ditches U.S. Treasury Bonds from USD Coin Reserves Amid Debt Ceiling Showdown

Circle Internet Financial, the stablecoin issuer, has removed all U.S. Treasury bonds from its USD Coin (USDC) backing reserves as a precautionary measure against the potential fallout from the U.S. debt ceiling showdown. The Circle Reserve Fund, managed by BlackRock, has shifted all of its $24 billion of assets under management to overnight repurchase agreements as of May 30. This is a significant change from the end of April when the fund held over $30 billion in U.S. Treasury bonds. Circle's move is aimed at protecting the $29 billion USDC stablecoin from potential turbulence in the bond market while U.S. lawmakers seek a deal to avert a government default.

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