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Circle Now Lets Institutional Clients Borrow USDC Against Their Bitcoin

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What happened

Stablecoin issuer Circle is courting crypto-owning institutions, launching a lending service on Monday that lets them borrow USDC against their bitcoin holdings.

Key facts

  • Reported by Bitcoin.com and published Mon, 21 Sep 2026 22:10:09 UTC.

Why it matters

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  1. Circle launches Bitcoin-backed USDC borrowing for institutional clients

  2. X Sues Two Bitcoin Influencers Over Bot Army That Milked Creator Payouts

  3. Bitcoin ETF Holders Back in the Black as Price Barrels Towards $87,000

  4. Bitcoin could test $90,000 after shorts get squeezed, but traders warn leverage is building

  5. Bitcoin Price Rips to $87K, and Suddenly $90K Is Back in the Conversation

  6. Bitcoin Bull Market Engaged? 50-Week Moving Average Flips Bullish

  7. Circle Now Lets Institutional Clients Borrow USDC Against Their Bitcoin

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