Circle Internet Group, Inc. has officially launched Circle Gateway on the mainnet, a new non-custodial service designed to provide instant, cross-chain access to its USDC stablecoin. This new infrastructure aims to combat the problem of fragmented liquidity across different blockchain networks, a major issue that impacts decentralized finance (DeFi) operations and capital efficiency.
The launch has drawn attention from institutional players and has been touted by Circle's CEO, Jeremy Allaire, as a "transformative" development for stablecoin finance. While some market reactions have been mixed—with Circle’s shares experiencing a slight dip—experts believe that the new Gateway could significantly improve cross-chain liquidity and composability. According to the company, the service offers "unified access" in less than 500 milliseconds, bypassing the need for traditional bridges and ensuring users maintain custody of their assets.
August 2025, Cryptoniteuae