USDC Issuer Circle Takes Stake in Hyperliquid with First HYPE Token Investments

Circle, the issuer of USD Coin (USDC), has expanded its presence in decentralized finance by investing directly in Hyperliquid’s ecosystem, marking its first stake in HYPE tokens. The move comes alongside the official launch of native USDC and the Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol (CCTP) V2 on Hyperliquid, positioning the stablecoin at the center of one of DeFi’s fastest-growing platforms. Circle Boosts USDC Liquidity on Hyperliquid, Eyes Validator Role According to Circle, USDC will be deployed on HyperEVM ...