Circle-related press release promises tokenized metals trading. It's a fake
A Christmas Eve press release falsely claimed Circle launched a tokenized gold and silver trading platform called CircleMetals.Summary
A press release distributed on Christmas Eve falsely claimed that Circle, the issuer of USDC, launched a new platform named CircleMetals for 24/7 swaps between USDC and purported tokenized gold (GLDC) and silver (SILC) tokens. A Circle spokesperson confirmed to CoinDesk that the announcement was "not real." The fraudulent release used Circle branding, quoted executives, and promoted a suspicious, unverified token called $CIRM rewards. The associated website prompts users to connect their wallets, which poses a significant security risk, as malicious actors could drain funds. The PR firm that distributed the release, ChainWire, declined to comment, and there is no evidence that the claimed tokens or legitimate financial involvement exists.
(Source：CoinDesk)