Circle has launched native USDC support on Sonic, marking the stablecoin's expansion to its 20th blockchain network. Key features include:
- Automatic upgrade of bridged USDC to native USDC
- Direct 1:1 USD/USDC minting for Circle Mint customers
- CCTP V2 integration enabling rapid cross-chain transfers with smart contract hooks
Major partners at launch include Aave, Binance, and Redot Pay. The integration brings institutional-grade stablecoin infrastructure to Sonic's ecosystem, enhancing DeFi capabilities and cross-chain liquidity.
Welcome to Sonic @circle! The fastest chain just got a lot more powerful. Native USDC is here! Let’s goooo!
Native @USDC is now live on @SonicLabs! With the bridged-to-native upgrade now complete, Sonic developers and users gain the stability of the world’s leading regulated stablecoin, alongside CCTP V2 for frictionless access to crosschain liquidity. circle.com/blog/now-live-… ✅
Stability DAO Launches New Vault with Enhanced Leverage and Rewards

Stability DAO has launched a new vault on Sonic featuring significant leverage and reward opportunities: - Leverage capability up to 7.2x - Enhanced stability GEMS leveraged rewards - Silo Points multiplier of 10x points per dollar/day - PT Maturity Date set for August 14, 2025 This launch follows a major collaboration between Pendle Finance, Silo Finance, and Stability DAO, enabling PT (Principal Token) integration with Silo markets and Stability vaults. [Access the new vault here](https://stability.farm/vaults/vault/146/0x6bd40759e38ed47ef360a8618ac8fe6d3b2ea959)
StabilityDAO Partners with AurumFi and Beethoven X for DeFi Integration

StabilityDAO announces two strategic partnerships to enhance DeFi capabilities: - **AurumFi Collaboration**: - Building single-sided & MetaVault strategies - Managing protocol-owned liquidity - Optimizing farming activities for sustainable growth - **Beethoven X Integration**: - Implementing yield aggregation strategies - Creating boosted pools - Developing compounding vaults Both partnerships aim to maximize yield generation and improve liquidity efficiency on the Sonic network. Implementation details and launch dates will be announced soon.