Stacks Launches USDCx, Bringing Institutional-Grade USD Liquidity to Bitcoin L2

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Stacks has launched USDCx, a stablecoin built on Circle's xReserve and backed by USDC. The token brings institutional-grade USD liquidity to the Bitcoin ecosystem, enabling direct settlement on Bitcoin Layer 2. Issued via non-custodial smart contracts, USDCx supports cross-chain transfers across 15+ blockchains using CCTP. Major Stacks protocols and wallets now support it. Users are advised to migrate from aeUSDC to USDCx via the official bridge. What is USDCx? It’s a key tool for expanding Bitcoin’s ecosystem.

In accordance with ChainCatcher, Stacks has officially launched USDCx, a stablecoin built on Circle's xReserve infrastructure and backed by USDC. USDCx provides institutional-grade USD liquidity to the Bitcoin Layer 2 ecosystem, enabling direct settlement on the Bitcoin network. The stablecoin is issued via Circle's non-custodial smart contracts and supports cross-chain transfers across 15+ blockchains using Circle's CCTP, reducing reliance on third-party bridges. Leading Stacks protocols such as Zest Protocol, Granite, and Bitflow have already integrated USDCx, while major wallets like Xverse and Leather now support it. Users are encouraged to migrate from aeUSDC to USDCx via the official Stacks bridge.

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