Circle brings native USDC and CCTP to OKX X Layer

Circle has launched native USDC and its Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol on OKX’s X Layer, giving developers and businesses direct access to the regulated stablecoin across payments, DeFi and automated applications. Summary Native USDC is now available on X Layer, replacing the need to rely solely on bridged tokens. Circle’s CCTP enables cross-chain USDC transfers without wrapped assets or conventional liquidity pools. The launch expands native USDC support to 36 networks, while CCTP now connects 26 blockchains. Qualified businesses can issue and redeem USDC through Circle Mint on X Layer. 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 world’s largest regulated dollar stablecoin for a range of use cases:→ DeFi activity: Use USDC as collateral to enable onchain… pic.twitter.com/A3PjM1VhMK— Circle (@circle) August 7, 2026 The integration gives applications on X Layer access to USDC issued directly by Ci...