Circle files for trademarks in South Korea

Circle, the issuer of the world's second-largest stablecoin USDC, has filed for trademarks in South Korea, Digital Asset reported. According to the Korean Intellectual Property Office's information search service on Dec. 23, Circle Internet Group submitted applications on Dec. 11 and 12 for the names CIRCLE, USDC, and EURC, as well as its arc logo.