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CryptoMedium•29 June 2026•

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BNY and Circle Expand Partnership to Add USDC Mint and Burn Capabilities

Key Facts

1BNY, the world's largest custodian bank, plans to add support for an additional stablecoin via its Digital Asset Custody platform.

2The expanded partnership between BNY and Circle includes mint and burn capabilities for USDC.

In a move that deepens the integration of traditional finance with digital assets, BNY (ticker: BK) announced an expanded partnership with Circle to include mint and burn capabilities for the USDC stablecoin. According to The Block, the world's largest custodian bank will add support for an additional stablecoin via its Digital Asset Custody platform. The expansion reflects growing institutional demand for stablecoin infrastructure.

USDC is the second-largest stablecoin by market capitalization, and BNY's move comes as major banks race to expand digital asset services. BNY launched its digital custody platform in 2022, becoming one of the first U.S. banks to offer such services. Data suggests continued institutional appetite for stablecoins as hedging and settlement tools.

BNY shares closed at $139.65 on June 3, 2026, with an intraday high of $141.23. Markets will watch for further details on the service rollout timeline and its potential impact on custody fee revenue. Regulatory developments in the stablecoin space could also influence the stock's trajectory.