Circle Just Made USDC Way Cooler on Hyperliquid – Here’s What That Means for You

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Well, folks, Circle has entered the Hyperliquid arena, and it’s bringing the big guns-native USDC to the HyperEVM network. Oh, and it’s not just a casual appearance. Nope, Circle is also dropping some serious cash into HYPE tokens. If you’re wondering what that means for you, let me break it down: liquidity, interoperability, and capital efficiency for all the developers and traders out there. Circle is officially invested, and we’re all just lucky enough to witness it.

At the heart of this deal is the magic of Circle’s native USDC and their fancy Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol (CCTPv2) on HyperEVM. Translation: you can now shuffle your digital dollars around various blockchains without relying on those third-party middlemen who seem to enjoy causing unnecessary headaches. No more friction, no more drama. 🙌

– Circle (@circle) September 16, 2025

But wait, there’s more! Circle is promising that this integration brings with it the full-on power of USDC’s liquidity and network utility, built over the past decade. That’s right, folks-decade-long experience, just handed over to Hyperliquid like it’s a freshly baked pie. Coming soon, Hyperliquid users will be able to deposit directly and use CCTP interoperability with Hyperliquid USDC via HyperCore. Just like that, we’re all swimming in liquidity.

Now, Circle isn’t just dabbling in the surface-level stuff. They’ve been busy building liquidity-both primary (thanks to some serious regulated institutional infrastructure) and secondary (via major exchanges). By bringing this deep liquidity to Hyperliquid, Circle’s looking to make capital efficiency the next big thing. And honestly, that’s going to be crucial for the high-performance trading world. Think of it like adding premium fuel to a Ferrari. 🏎️

Strategic Investment and Some Real “Community Engagement”

And guess what? Circle isn’t stopping at just liquidity. They’ve gone all-in with their first-ever investment in HYPE tokens. Circle is calling this a “mutual win-win,” and I’m sure they’ll be laughing all the way to the bank. But it’s not just about throwing money around-Circle’s planning to launch incentive programs for developers on HIP-3 and HyperEVM. Because why not make it rain rewards while you’re at it?

Circle’s also toying with the idea of becoming a Hyperliquid Validator. Because, you know, when you’re already making waves, why not surf the whole damn ocean? Public SDKs and APIs are already available for developers who want to jump on the USDC bandwagon. It’s looking like a solid win for both Hyperliquid’s ever-growing user base and Circle’s ultimate mission: making USDC the world’s go-to digital dollar. 🤑

So, here’s the bottom line: users can now get their hands on native USDC on HyperEVM. Hyperswap is one of the first projects letting its users trade and provide liquidity using USDC on the HyperEVM chain. This partnership is set to help not just Hyperliquid but also Circle’s long-term dream of making USDC a household name. We’re talking about a future where USDC is everywhere-like, “that’s so 2025” kind of everywhere.

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2025-09-16 19:17