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2026-07-06 01:03:12

Circle launches cirBTC to unlock Bitcoin yield as DeFi demand grows

Circle announces cirBTC, a 1:1 Bitcoin-backed wrapped token for institutional DeFi access, integrating with Arc blockchain and Ethereum. The move expands Circle beyond stablecoins into tokenized infrastructure, addressing trust issues in Bitcoin DeFi.

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Circle launches cirBTC to unlock Bitcoin yield as DeFi demand grows
2026-07-06 01:02:11

Circle Launches cirBTC to Unlock Bitcoin Yield for Institutions

Circle, the issuer of USDC, has launched cirBTC, a 1:1 Bitcoin-backed wrapped token designed for institutional DeFi access. Integrated with Arc blockchain and Circle Mint, it aims to provide secure, neutral Bitcoin yield opportunities on Ethereum and Arc mainnets.

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Circle Launches cirBTC to Unlock Bitcoin Yield for Institutions