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# Circle Purchases IBM Patents on Blockchain Technology

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**Published:** July 27, 2026  
**Original:** https://www.crowdfundinsider.com/2026/07/293995-circle-purchases-ibm-patents-on-blockchain-technology/  

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## Overview

Circle Internet Group (NYSE: CRCL) says it has acquired IBM’s (NYSE:IBM) blockchain patent portfolio. The terms of the deal were not immediately available. In a release, Circle said it had purchased over 1000 issued patents worldwide that address banking, financial services, insurance, infrastructure, and more. Circle... Read More

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