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Jul 27, 2026

Circle Acquires Nearly 1,000 Blockchain Patents from IBM, Becomes Largest U.S. Holder

IBM's blockchain patent portfolio — spanning over 680 patent families in banking, insurance, and cloud security — was acquired by Circle Internet Group in July 2026, making it the largest U.S. holder of blockchain patents.

Jul 27, 2026·3 sources

Circle Acquires Nearly 1,000 Blockchain Patents from IBM, Becomes Largest U.S. Holder

Circle Internet Group announced the acquisition of IBM's blockchain patent portfolio, comprising over 680-1,000 blockchain-related patents, making Circle the largest holder of such patents in the United States.

Jul 27, 2026·8 sources

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▪Circle Internet Group and IBM plan to explore additional commercial opportunities following the patent portfolio acquisition.
▪Circle Internet Group announced the acquisition of blockchain-related assets from IBM's patent portfolio on July 27, 2026.
▪The financial terms of Circle Internet Group's acquisition of IBM's blockchain patent portfolio were not disclosed.

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Circle Acquires Nearly 1,000 Blockchain Patents from IBM, Becomes Largest U.S. Holder

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