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Circle’s new USDC auctions let institutions collect the fees others pay to cash out
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Institutions cashing out of USDC will fund rebates for institutions minting it through Circle Match, a newly available service that pairs the two sides in hourly auctions, Circle said in its Oct. 22 announcement.
Key facts
- Institutions cashing out of USDC will fund rebates for institutions minting it through Circle Match, a newly available service that pairs the two sides in hourly auctions, Circle said in its Oct
- This auction mechanism is separate from the redemption-surcharge removal CryptoSlate covered on Oct. 19
- Under Circle's Mint agreement for users outside the European Economic Area, that prefunding cannot be sent to external blockchain addresses
- The service is open to eligible institutional Circle Mint customers, with approval required and availability varying by jurisdiction
Summary
01 Circle Match pairs eligible institutions’ USDC mint and redemption orders in hourly, prefunded auctions. 02 Matched redeemers fund mint rebates, with clearing fees capped at the customer's maximum and Circle's Express rate. 03 Matching and fee savings are not guaranteed, while dollar payouts remain subject to U.S. banking hours. The service is open to eligible institutional Circle Mint customers, with approval required and availability varying by jurisdiction.