Decrypt • October 6th 2026, 10:16 PM
Circle Welcomes DJ Khaled to 'Team USDC' and Crypto Twitter Is Furious
Key Summary
DJ Khaled has joined Circle's USDC team, sparking outrage on Crypto Twitter over a 2018 SEC settlement related to a crypto fraud promotion. The 'Team USDC' announcement did not explicitly state a sponsorship, but replies uncovered Khaled's settlement, leading to widespread criticism.
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Nothing in Circle's posts announces a sponsorship, but replies dug up Khaled's 2018 SEC settlement over a crypto fraud he promoted. The internet never forgets.
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