🔗 Circle Gateway Expands to Four New Chains
🔗 Circle Gateway Expands to Four New Chains
🌉 Gateway Goes Multi-Chain
Circle Gateway launched on four new blockchains: HyperEVM (Hyperliquid), Sei Network, Sonic Labs, and World Chain.
Key Features:
- Non-custodial, chain-abstracted USDC management
- Instant crosschain transactions under 500ms
- Unified balance across all supported chains
- Capital-efficient treasury operations
Gateway decouples source chain finality from crosschain settlement, allowing users to deposit USDC from any chain and access it instantly across the network.
Now supports 11 chains total: Arbitrum, Avalanche, Base, Ethereum, HyperEVM, Optimism, Polygon, Sei, Sonic Labs, Unichain, and World Chain.
This represents a new crosschain paradigm for DeFi, payments, and treasury management without traditional bridging delays.
Circle Gateway is now available on HyperEVM from @HyperliquidX, @SeiNetwork, @SonicLabs, and @world_chain_ ✅ Non-custodial, chain-abstracted @USDC ✅ Frictionless, instant crosschain UX ✅ Enables capital-efficient treasury management ✅ One integration for on-demand liquidity
**Circle Transforms from Stablecoin Network to Full-Stack Platform Company**
Circle is undergoing a major strategic evolution, transitioning from its original identity as a stablecoin network into a comprehensive full-stack platform company. The transformation centers around **two key layers**: - **Application layer** powered by Circle Payments Network (CPN) - **Network OS layer** powered by Arc blockchain This shift represents Circle's expansion beyond simple stablecoin services into a complete financial infrastructure platform. The company is positioning itself to offer end-to-end solutions rather than just payment tokens. **CPN continues expanding** with new members like KUN joining for 24/7 enterprise settlement, while Arc provides the underlying blockchain infrastructure for enhanced speed and privacy. The evolution signals Circle's ambition to become a foundational layer for modern digital finance, combining programmable payments with robust network infrastructure.
🏦 Stripe Rolls Out USDC Payment Support for US and UK Businesses
**Stripe is expanding cryptocurrency payment options** by integrating USDC (USD Coin) transactions for businesses across the United States and United Kingdom. The payment processing giant plans to **roll out USDC support throughout 2025**, making it easier for merchants to accept stablecoin payments from customers. Key benefits include: - Direct USDC transaction processing - Coverage for all US and UK Stripe business accounts - Enhanced payment flexibility for merchants This move represents a **significant step toward mainstream crypto adoption** in traditional payment infrastructure, potentially opening new revenue streams for businesses while offering customers more payment choices.
🌏 Asia Leads Global Stablecoin Adoption
**Asia dominates global stablecoin adoption**, according to findings from Circle Forum Singapore. The APAC region recorded **$2.4 trillion in onchain finance activity** between June 2024 and June 2025, highlighting the region's rapid embrace of digital currencies. Key insights: - Asia maintains the **highest stablecoin adoption rate worldwide** - Massive growth in onchain financial activity across the region - Circle's APAC leadership sees continued expansion potential Yam Ki Chan, Circle's VP for APAC and Managing Director for Singapore, provided detailed analysis of this trend during the forum. This builds on previous data showing Asia's leadership in **grassroots crypto adoption**, reinforcing the region's position as a global digital finance hub.
Linea Achieves First-Ever Seamless USDC Bridge-to-Native Upgrade
Linea blockchain completed a groundbreaking transition from bridged to native USDC, marking the first seamless upgrade of its kind. Key highlights: - Over $21M instantly upgraded without disrupting users or apps - No liquidity migration or smart contract changes required - CCTP V2 deployment enables unified cross-chain liquidity - Zero friction for end users during transition The upgrade makes Linea the 19th blockchain with native USDC support, offering: - Direct 1:1 USD redemption for institutional users - Faster cross-chain transfers (seconds) - Day 1 support from major protocols like Aave and MetaMask [Read the full case study](https://www.circle.com/case-studies/linea)