In a significant development for USD Coin (USDC), Coinbase and Circle, the two companies behind the stablecoin, have reached a new agreement that brings changes to its governance and funding.
This move comes at a crucial juncture as USDC faces evolving global regulatory challenges and intensifying competition from other stablecoins, including Tether and the recently announced PayPal stablecoin (PYUSD).
According to a Fortune Magazine report, the updated agreement involves Coinbase acquiring an equity stake in Circle for the first time and the closure of the Centre Consortium, which previously governed USDC.
Coinbase And Circle Revamp Governance For USDC
Under the previous revenue-sharing arrangement, Coinbase and Circle split revenue based on the amount of USDC distributed and held on each platform.
However, per the report, with the new agreement, revenue will still be divided according to the USDC held on each platform, but interest income from off-platform USDC, such as in Decentralized Finance (DeFi) wallets, will be equally shared.
This shift aims to prioritize the overall success of USDC rather than focusing solely on the originator of the minted tokens.
Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire expressed satisfaction with the revised arrangement, emphasizing its fairness and creating a solid alignment for long-term success.
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