Circle brings native USDC and CCTP to OKX X Layer
Circle has launched native USDC and its Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol on OKXs X Layer, giving developers and businesses direct access to the regulated stablecoin across payments, DeFi and automated applications. Circle launches native USDC on X Layer Circle announced on Aug. 7 that native USDC and CCTP are now live on X Layer, an Ethereum-compatible layer-2 network developed by crypto exchange OKX. Native USDC and CCTP are now live on @XLayerOfficial by @okx! PSPs, fintechs, AI agents, and DeFi apps and protocols on X Layer can now access the worlds largest regulated dollar stablecoin for a range of use cases: → DeFi activity: Use USDC as collateral to enable onchain The integration gives applications on X Layer access to USDC issued directly by Circle. Previously, users primarily depended on USDC bridged from Ethereum, which represents tokens locked on one network and recreated on another. Native issuance removes that additional bridge structure. It also gives developers a standard version of USDC that can connect with Circles broader payment and cross-chain infrastructure. Payment providers, trading platforms and decentralized applications can use native USDC for transfers, settlements, lending and other financial services. Qualified businesses can also access issuance and redemption through Circle Mint, subject to Circles eligibility requirements. X Layer offers compatibility