Circle’s Game-Changer: Native USDC Lands on HyperEVM with CCTP V2 Integration
Circle just dropped a seismic upgrade—native USDC now runs on HyperEVM, turbocharged by CCTP V2 integration.
Why this matters
No more clunky bridges or third-party wraps. This move slashes transfer times and cuts out middlemen—finally giving traders what they actually want: speed and control.
Behind the tech
CCTP V2 isn’t just an upgrade—it’s a rebuild. Tighter security, smoother interoperability, and near-instant finality. It’s the infrastructure play that could make cross-chain DeFi feel… seamless. Even TradFi might notice.
The bigger picture
This isn’t just another chain deployment. It’s a statement—Circle’s betting big on modular ecosystems. And with regulators still trying to define 'stable,' moves like this keep USDC miles ahead of the bureaucratic pack. Because while lawmakers debate, builders deploy.
Early Partners Join the Launch
Several protocols are already integrating USDC into HyperEVM on day one, including HyperBeat, Across Protocol, Felix Protocol, HyperDrive DeFi, HyperLend, Stargate Finance, and Wormhole.
This collaboration highlights how the ecosystem is positioning itself for wider adoption of regulated stablecoins, especially in cross-chain DeFi and trading use cases.
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Next Steps: HyperEVM ↔ HyperCore
While this launch focuses on HyperEVM, Circle confirmed that the next phase will bring direct connectivity between HyperEVM and HyperCore, enabling seamless USDC deposits and withdrawals across spot and perpetual markets.
Importantly, USDC on HyperEVM is distinct from the USDC currently on HyperCore, meaning existing flows remain unaffected. For now, HyperCore deposits and withdrawals will continue routing through Arbitrum bridges.
With native USDC now live, Hyperliquid is positioning itself as a key player in multi-chain liquidity, aiming to simplify stablecoin use for both institutional and retail users.
