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Circle's Acquisition of 1,000 Patents Raises Concerns Among Crypto Startups
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FOMOGRAM Editorial Desk
Aug 3, 2026
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Circle has secured nearly 1,000 blockchain patents from IBM, thereby establishing what it claims to be the largest blockchain patent portfolio in the United States. This acquisition grants Circle control over IBM's blockchain assets, with the announcement made on July 27.
Circle has secured nearly 1,000 blockchain patents from IBM, thereby establishing what it claims to be the largest blockchain patent portfolio in the United States. This acquisition grants Circle control over IBM's blockchain assets, with the announcement made on July 27.
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