Circle Expands Role in Hyperliquid via USDC Deployment and HYPE Stake

Circle, the issuer behind USD Coin (USDC), has expanded its strategic footprint in the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector by deploying native USDC on Hyperliquid and acquiring a stake in the network’s native token, HYPE. The company is also evaluating the potential to join the network’s validator set—an increasingly competitive arena in blockchai...