Circle Expands USDC Utility with Native Integration on Worldcoin-Backed Blockchain

Circle has launched native USDC on the World blockchain, a platform backed by Sam Altman''s Worldcoin project. This strategic integration replaces bridged USDC versions with natively issued tokens, significantly improving transaction efficiency for over 27 million users across 160 countries.

The deployment includes Circle''s Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol V2, enabling frictionless USDC transfers between blockchains. This upgrade removes dependence on third-party bridges, delivering faster settlements and enhanced composability for DeFi applications.

The collaboration marks increasing institutional adoption of stablecoins amid growing regulatory oversight. World App users now enjoy direct access to USDC through the platform''s identity-verified ecosystem, potentially driving broader cryptocurrency adoption.