Circle Welcomes DJ Khaled to 'Team USDC' and Crypto Twitter Is Furious

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What happened

Nothing in Circle's posts announces a sponsorship, but replies dug up Khaled's 2018 SEC settlement over a crypto fraud he promoted.

The internet never forgets.

Key facts

  • Nothing in Circle's posts announces a sponsorship, but replies dug up Khaled's 2018 SEC settlement over a crypto fraud he promoted.
  • Reported by Decrypt and published Tue, 06 Oct 2026 22:16:03 UTC.

Why it matters

Digital-asset markets react to catalysts within minutes, and liquidity, ETF flows and regulatory signals are usually what decide whether a move sticks.

What to watch next

  • Whether spot volume and open interest confirm the move
  • Liquidation clusters around the current price
  • ETF flow data and any regulatory follow-up

Coverage timeline

When each newsroom published on this story, oldest first — all times UTC.

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  7. Circle Welcomes DJ Khaled to 'Team USDC' and Crypto Twitter Is Furious

Sources

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