Circle Acquires IBM’s Blockchain IP Portfolio

Circle Acquires IBM’s Blockchain IP Portfolio

USDC issuer Circle said it will acquire IBM’s Blockchain portfolio, which includes more than 680 patent families and nearly 1,000 issued patents worldwide, with a particular focus in supply chain applications.

Circle buys nearly 1,000 blockchain patents from IBM

The portfolio covers blockchain technology, banking, insurance, and cloud security, though the financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Circle Acquires IBM Blockchain Patent Portfolio

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 27, 2026-

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