Ethereum News Today: USDC Burns $55M in ETH to Sustain $1 Peg Amid Regulatory Shift
Summary
Circle, the issuer of USDC, burned $55 million worth of Ethereum to help maintain the stablecoin's $1 peg amid changing regulatory conditions. While this move primarily impacts the crypto and DeFi sectors, it highlights the increasing reliance on automated, algorithmic mechanisms—often powered by AI—to stabilize digital assets and respond to market shifts. This trend underscores AI's growing role in financial infrastructure and risk management.