BitGo has learned to “print” USDC for large clients.
Imagine an exchange that deals not in cash, but in digital dollars. BitGo, one of the leading crypto custodians for large companies, has now added USDC to this kind of “exchange”—one of the most popular stablecoins.
What is a stablecoin? It’s a cryptocurrency that is always worth roughly one dollar. USDC is considered one of the more “reputable” ones: it is backed by the company Circle, and reports on its reserves are published regularly.
What’s changed? Banks, exchanges, market makers, and funds can now create and redeem USDC directly in their BitGo accounts. Before, they often had to go through several intermediaries. The process is simple:
deposit dollars and receive USDC (“minting”);
return USDC and receive dollars (“redemption”).
You can place orders manually through the interface or automate them via API. If you manage millions, the second option is more convenient.
Where is it available? Ethereum, Solana, Base, Arbitrum, Polygon, Avalanche, HyperEVM, Monad, and Aptos are supported. In other words, almost the entire modern crypto landscape.
Is there a catch? A small one. Availability depends on your jurisdiction and account requirements, so not all clients will get access to the feature right away.
Why does this matter? Stablecoins are increasingly about not just who issues them, but who manages the “pipes” around issuance, redemption, and compliance. BitGo wants to be that pipe—and a universal one at that: it now supports both USDC and more niche coins like USD1 and SoFiUSD.
For the average person, this isn’t a “buy” button—it’s infrastructure. But it affects how quickly and cheaply digital dollars move between banks and companies, which means they’ll reach you faster, too.
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