Hyperliquid Integrates Native USDC and CCTP V2 to Boost DeFi Efficiency

Hyperliquid, a high-performance blockchain platform optimized for decentralized finance (DeFi), is set to integrate native USDC and Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol (CCTP) v2, a move that is expected to enhance cross-chain efficiency and liquidity. The update, confirmed through official channels by Circle, will deploy the stablecoin on HyperEVM, the platform’s smart contract layer, allowing users to seamlessly transfer USDC across supported blockchains without relying on wrapped tokens [1][2].

The integration of native USDC on Hyperliquid offers a fully regulated and USD-backed stablecoin, enabling eligible users to access institutional-grade on/offramps through services like Circle Mint [1]. This development streamlines DeFi transactions by removing intermediaries and reducing friction, particularly for activities such as cross-chain onboarding, asset swaps, and treasury management [3]. With improved settlement speeds and ease of cross-chain transfers, the integration supports a range of financial applications, including spot and perpetual trading [4].

Hyperliquid’s architecture combines HyperCore, a native order book decentralized exchange (DEX), with HyperEVM for smart contract execution. This structure allows developers to build complex applications and provides traders with access to deep liquidity. The deployment of USDC and CCTP v2 is expected to further accelerate the platform’s growth in the DeFi space, reinforcing its position as a high-performance infrastructure for next-generation financial tools [5].

The move aligns with the broader industry trend of enhancing token usability and cross-chain interoperability. By eliminating the need for wrapped tokens, the integration not only improves efficiency but also increases user trust in decentralized systems. Circle’s expansion of USDC’s footprint onto Hyperliquid underscores the stablecoin’s growing role in institutional and retail DeFi ecosystems [6].

Developers are now better positioned to leverage native USDC for seamless cross-chain interactions, potentially enhancing the speed and security of decentralized applications. This strategic integration reflects ongoing efforts to streamline DeFi operations and expand the utility of stablecoins across diverse blockchain environments [7].

Source:

[1] Circle Plans Deployment of Native USDC and CCTP V2 on Hyperliquid (https://www.xt.com/en/blog/post/circle-plans-deployment-of-native-usdc-and-cctp-v2-on-hyperliquid)

[2] USDC and CCTP V2 coming to HyperliquidX (https://www.altcoinbuzz.io/cryptocurrency-news/usdc-and-cctp-v2-coming-to-hyperliquidx/)

[3] Circle USDC News: Native Integration on Hyperliquid (https://www.coingabbar.com/en/crypto-currency-news/circle-usdc-news-native-integration-on-hyperliquid?srsltid=AfmBOooPD4CgQxH8kQ02p0HXqnL-s-RUioV3EPcS5sCMAyJxayJbsHof)

[4] https://www.circle.com/es-la/blog/native-usdc-cctp-v2-are-coming-to-hyperliquid-what-you-need-to-know

[5] Hyperliquid Integrates Circle's USDC and CCTP V2 to Boost DeFi Ecosystem (https://cryptorank.io/news/hyperliquid)

[6] Circle confirmed the upcoming launch of native USDC and CCTP V2 bridging protocol on the Hyperliquid blockchain (https://coinedition.com/tag/usdc-2/)

[7] XT Community News (https://www.xt.com/en/blog/community-news/2025-08-01T06:29:33.000Z)