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Circle Acquires 1,000 Blockchain Patents From IBM to Fuel Digital Asset Expansion

The move encompasses the acquisition of nearly 1,000 patents issued worldwide across 680 patent families, putting Circle as one of the largest holders of blockchain patents in the U.S. The company qualified IP as critical for expanding onchain infrastructure adoption.

Circle Acquires 1,000 Blockchain Patents From IBM to Fuel Digital Asset Expansion

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The move encompasses the acquisition of nearly 1,000 patents issued worldwide across 680 patent families, putting Circle as one of the largest holders of blockchain patents in the U.S.

The company qualified IP as critical for expanding onchain infrastructure adoption.

Circle Purchases Most of IBM's Blockchain Patent Business Circle is making significant investments […]

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The move encompasses the acquisition of nearly 1,000 patents issued worldwide across 680 patent families, putting Circle as one of the largest holders of blockchain patents in the U.S. The company qualified IP as critical for expanding onchain infrastructure adoption. Circle Purchases Most of IBM's Blockchain Patent Business Circle is making significant investments […]

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