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Circle powers today’s capital markets with real-time liquidity and regulated1 digital asset infrastructure.

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Trading without tradeoffs

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Trading services

Offer regulated1 stablecoin pairs for fast remittances, near-instant settlement, and always-on crypto-to-fiat conversions.

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Market making

Access institutional-grade liquidity for conversion so you can quickly execute stablecoin-native market making at scale.

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Collateral management

Access on-demand liquidity with nearly instant convertibility from USYC2 and cirBTC to USDC — seamlessly balancing capital efficiency with collateral flexibility.

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USDC not only offers an efficient and secure medium of exchange, but also provides institutions with a pathway to confidently engage with digital assets while serving as an important mechanism for recycling risk capital.”

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Chris Tyrer
Head of Institutional, Bullish
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We are excited to further drive innovation by advancing the growth of the USDC ecosystem, its circulation, and global adoption.”

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Shan Aggarwal
Chief Business Officer, Coinbase

Don’t chase the market. Outrun it.

24/7 price discovery

Trade smarter with continuous price discovery. Fast settlement and around-the-clock trading keeps markets accessible at all times for continuous capital deployment.

24/7 price discovery
24/7 price discovery

Unlocked capital efficiency

Non-US persons can use USYC2 for yield-producing collateral and quickly switch to USDC whenever liquidity is needed, promoting capital productivity.

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Unlocked capital efficiency

Regulation that builds confidence

Integrate a regulated1 stablecoin that is fully backed by cash and equivalent assets, with monthly reserve assurances issued by a Big Four accounting firm.

Regulation that builds confidence
Regulation that builds confidence

Liquidity when it counts

Simplify your exit strategy with 5X+ increased USDC liquidity,3 so you have the confidence to move volume with minimal impact on price.

Liquidity when it counts
Liquidity when it counts

Operational flexibility at-scale

Quickly convert fiat to stablecoins and BTC to cirBTC through Mint4, and easily rebalance holdings across supported blockchains using CCTP. Learn more.

Operational flexibility at-scale
Operational flexibility at-scale

Exchanges

Streamline on/offramp operations and enhance trading volumes, liquidity depth, and user experience by listing regulated1 stablecoin trading pairs.

Traders

Execute smarter, faster strategies with real-time liquidity and near-instant settlement to maximize arbitrage and trading opportunities — free from traditional constraints.

Custodians & prime brokers

Simplify fund movements and collateral by offering fast stablecoin conversions and frictionless crosschain transfers, and provide institutional-grade yield-bearing collateral with USYC2 (available to non-US persons only).

The platform that drives capital momentum

USDC

Leverage the world’s largest regulated1 digital dollar for rapid liquidity, transparency, and regulatory compliance.

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USYC

(Non-US only) generate yield through an institutional-grade tokenized money market fund with near-instant redeemability to USDC.

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cirBTC

Turn BTC collateral into dollar-denominated liquidity with institutional-grade wrapped BTC. Backed 1:1 by BTC, strategically neutral, and built for global markets.

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Arc

Build on Arc — an open Layer-1 blockchain designed to meet the demands of the global internet economy — to bring your financial flows onchain with the performance, reliability, and liquidity they deserve.

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Mint

Manage quick conversion between USDC, EURC, cirBTC, and fiat currencies at global scale. Simplify your liquidity management and use cirBTC as collateral to receive USDC directly inside Mint.

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CCTP

Developer Services

Transfer USDC natively between supported chains in seconds while securely maintaining optimal liquidity distribution.

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Powered by the world’s largest regulated1 digital dollar

Built for 24/7 markets, USDC helps firms execute trades near-instantly, optimize capital, and reduce settlement risk, all with full-reserve backing and institutional transparency.

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FAQs

Here are some of the key ways Circle’s access to crypto capital markets solution works for consumer finance apps, exchanges, DeFi protocols, and market makers.

  • For consumer finance apps
    • Enable users to hold USDC and other digital assets on your app by embedding Programmable Wallets.
    • Use Circle Mint to provide fast, low-cost access to USDC for your customers.
  • For exchanges
    • Use Circle Mint to give fast, low-cost access to USDC for your customers.
    • Enable more trading pairs with USDC.
    • Allow users to bring funds onto your exchange via USDC.
    • Encourage users to settle trades in USDC for safe storage of value.
  • For DeFi protocols
    • Make USDC the preferred stablecoin for finance activities on your platform.
    • Use cirBTC as a collateral option on your protocol.
  • For market makers
    • Use Circle Mint to provide fast, low-cost access to USDC for your customers.
    USYC is issued by Circle International Bermuda Limited, regulated by Bermuda Monetary Authority (BMA), and represents an interest in a Cayman Islands mutual fund licensed by Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA). Information about USYC is directed only to individuals and entities who are not US Persons, as defined in Regulation S under the Securities Act of 1933.
    Data is based on median values from Binance order book data for calendar months January 2025 and December 2025. For each month, snapshots were captured at one-minute intervals throughout the entire period. Comparative figures are based on January 1–31, 2025 median values against the December 1–31, 2025 median values. Results are representative of the specified time periods only and may not reflect current or future market conditions.
    Circle Mint and money transmission services are provided by Circle Internet Financial, LLC, NMLS # 1201441, and Circle Internet Financial Europe SAS, Electronic Money Institution License No. 17788, when provided in France. A list of Circle’s regulatory authorizations can be found here. Circle Mint is currently available only to institutions and is not available to individuals.
    Arc is an open L1 blockchain launched by Arc Network Services LLC ("Arc LLC") and operated by a permissioned validator set. Arc LLC provides software services only and does not offer regulated financial or advisory services. Arc has not been reviewed or approved by the New York State Department of Financial Services or any other regulatory authority.

    The Arc network is provided "as is" and "as available." Use of Arc involves inherent risks associated with blockchain technology, including smart contract vulnerabilities, network disruptions, and the absence of recourse for transaction errors or losses. The ability to transact on Arc depends on the ability to obtain and use USDC to pay gas fees. Neither Arc LLC nor any permissioned validator is responsible for the content, accuracy, legality, or functionality of third-party applications, protocols, or services built on or integrated with Arc. You are solely responsible for features or services you provide to users, including obtaining any necessary licenses or approvals and otherwise complying with applicable laws.

    All Arc features may be modified, delayed, or cancelled at any time without notice. Nothing herein constitutes a commitment, warranty, guarantee or legal, regulatory, tax, or investment advice.
    CCTP is a crosschain messaging infrastructure service provided by Circle Technology Services, LLC ("CTS"). CCTP is non-custodial; CTS does not hold, control, or transfer user assets. CCTP is not a financial, payment, or advisory service and has not been reviewed or approved by NYDFS or any other regulatory authority. Transfers are irreversible; CTS cannot recover assets sent to an incorrect address. CTS does not vet, endorse, or back third-party assets; such assets are subject solely to the applicable third-party terms and risks. Issuers are solely responsible for their services and compliance with applicable laws. Any fee estimates are non-binding previews; actual fees may differ. Assets are subject to a number of risks, including, but not limited to, price volatility and smart-contract, relay, and bridge vulnerabilities. Availability is subject to change. Developer terms apply.
    USDC lifetime onchain transaction volume as of Oct 10, 2026 8:00 PM.
    Circulation last updated as of Oct 08, 2026.