Circle and Alpen Labs Bring USDC to Bitcoin

September 24, 2026

Circle and Alpen Labs are bringing USDC and CCTP to the first bitcoin-anchored chain supported by Circle. Alpen announced that Circle-issued dollar stablecoins will come to Bitcoin settlement rails, marking a step toward connecting Circle's stablecoin and crosschain infrastructure with Bitcoin-based settlement.

Alpen Labs building the BTC-anchored chain, with USDC and CCTP on board
Extends Circle's stablecoin rails into Bitcoin's settlement layer

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RT @AlpenLabs: USDC is coming to Bitcoin — through Alpen, in partnership with @circle. Circle-issued dollar stablecoins for Bitcoin’s fina…x.com ↗
Circle 🤝 @AlpenLabs USDC and CCTP are coming soon to the first bitcoin anchored chain supported by Circle. https://t.co/D22QuGItGPx.com ↗

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