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The total issuance of cirBTC has recently crossed the 5,000 milestone.

For the agentic economy to truly thrive, agents require practical services they can readily utilize. To address this need, the Circle Agent Marketplace has officially added support for services on Arc. This update empowers agents with a variety of capabilities, such as browsing the live web, retrieving market data in real time, and enhancing leads through detailed company and people intelligence, among other functions. Transactions are straightforward since you simply pay per call using USDC. Discover all the currently active tools by visiting https://agents.circle.com/services/network/arc

A thriving agentic economy relies on practical tools that agents are genuinely able to operate. To meet this demand, the Circle Agent Marketplace has introduced support for services on Arc. This update empowers agents to conduct live web searches, retrieve real-time market data, and enrich leads using detailed people and company intelligence, along with other helpful features. Transactions are conveniently handled on a pay per call basis using USDC. Discover the services that are currently active by visiting https://agents.circle.com/services

Two initiatives spearheaded by @UNDP and @WFP are currently receiving backing from the Circle Foundation. These collaborative efforts are designed to modernize financial infrastructure and foster the growth of digital payments in the context of humanitarian action and global development.

Please visit the provided link to read the full details about this announcement.

https://www.circle.com/pressroom/circle-foundation-announces-support-for-united-nations-development-programme-and-world-food-programme-to-advance-digital-payments-for-development-and-humanitarian-action

Two initiatives directed by @UNDP and @WFP are now receiving backing from the Circle Foundation. These collaborative efforts are designed to improve financial infrastructure and propel digital payments forward, focusing specifically on global development and humanitarian relief.

Read the full announcement here:
https://www.circle.com/pressroom/circle-foundation-announces-support-for-united-nations-development-programme-and-world-food-programme-to-advance-digital-payments-for-development-and-humanitarian-action

A total of 190 teams submitted their entries, but only a single winner will be chosen live on stage. As a major highlight of the Build with Gemini XPRIZE, Circle has contributed a $50K reward for the most outstanding agent created via the Circle Agent Stack. To claim this prize, the winning project must successfully transfer real USDC with absolutely no human intervention throughout the payment path.

We invite you to join us and @moonshots_pod in downtown LA, where you can connect with 1,500 fellow founders, investors, and builders. You can also follow along and view the live broadcast by visiting https://moonshots.com/livestream#watch

A recent grant from the Circle Foundation is officially backing Pacific Community Ventures in their ongoing work on the Radiant Data Hub. Built as an AI-enabled platform, this project is designed to equip community lenders with essential impact tools, predictive modeling, and data governance.

You can read the full announcement and learn more about the initiative by visiting the link below:

https://www.circle.com/pressroom/circle-foundation-announces-inaugural-cdfi-grants-to-accion-opportunity-fund-and-pacific-community-ventures

We are thrilled to share that the Circle Alliance Program has officially surpassed 1,500 members. Operating across 20 industries and 90+ countries, CAP gathers together a diverse group of infrastructure companies, wallets, fintechs, payment providers, builders, and service providers. Together, they are focused on generating real-world utility by utilizing Circle’s stablecoins and infrastructure. Although we are now 1,500 strong, our journey is just getting started. Discover further details about CAP here: https://www.circle.com/alliance-program

Entrepreneurs and small business owners seeking financial support now have a valuable resource at their disposal, made possible by a grant from the Circle Foundation to the Accion Opportunity Fund. This funding directly backs Credit Compass 2.0. The platform is specifically designed to clarify loan qualification requirements and guide users through the concrete actions necessary to secure capital.

https://www.circle.com/pressroom/circle-foundation-announces-inaugural-cdfi-grants-to-accion-opportunity-fund-and-pacific-community-ventures

The capabilities of CCTP are growing far beyond its original focus on USDC. Today, developers have the flexibility to transfer a wider variety of approved tokens between different blockchain networks. This newly expanded lineup features EURC, cirBTC, and USDC. Moving forward, Gateway is scheduled to integrate compatibility for an even larger selection of tokens. To complement this ongoing expansion, Bridge Kit is fully equipped to facilitate these diverse multi-asset operations. You can read the full details here:

https://www.arc.io/blog/introducing-interop-on-arc-crosschain-liquidity-without-the-complexity

Circle Foundation is delighted to share the news of its first ever domestic grants, which are being awarded to Pacific Community Ventures and Accion Opportunity Fund.

These awards perfectly capture the strategy Circle Foundation relies on to promote financial inclusion. The foundation focuses on funding technical systems that empower mission-driven lenders to expand their outreach, enhance their decision-making capabilities, and more effectively demonstrate their positive results.

In clear alignment with this goal, both of the chosen organizations utilize AI-enabled infrastructure designed to broaden funding avenues for small business owners from underserved communities.

https://www.circle.com/pressroom/circle-foundation-announces-inaugural-cdfi-grants-to-accion-opportunity-fund-and-pacific-community-ventures

A major step forward for Circle and @binance. To help increase the availability of USDC in emerging markets, both companies have signed a brand new five-year commercial agreement. This deal ensures that the two organizations will continue to build and innovate together. Furthermore, Binance has backed this shared vision by providing a $100M strategic investment directly into Circle.

Find out more about this ongoing partnership here:
https://www.circle.com/pressroom/binance-invests-100-million-in-circle-expands-strategic-partnership-and-renews-commercial-agreement-for-five-years

Our team at Circle is excited to make our way to Miami for @Sibos 2026. We are looking forward to connecting with key leaders from the banking and financial infrastructure industries. Together, we will explore the practical ways that regulated stablecoin infrastructure can facilitate AI-native financial workflows, tokenization efforts, treasury functions, and cross-border payments.

If you are interested in acquiring cirBTC on the Arc network, the Arc Portal is your ideal destination. There are two primary methods available for you to secure these assets. The first approach is to conduct a swap directly on Arc, which allows you to trade USDC and various other supported tokens in exchange for cirBTC. The second option is to utilize the bridge function to transfer your existing cirBTC from the Ethereum blockchain over to Arc.

For users who currently own compatible wrapped BTC assets on Ethereum, the procedure is just as simple. You can exchange those holdings into cirBTC directly on the Ethereum network. Afterward, simply navigate to the Arc Portal to bridge your newly acquired cirBTC onto Arc.

Additionally, for those who already possess cirBTC on the Arc network, you can put your assets into action by supplying them to the available lending markets.

To begin your journey, please visit https://portal.arc.io/

Are you looking to obtain cirBTC on the Arc network? The Arc Portal is your starting point, offering two primary methods to secure your assets.

One approach is to conduct a swap directly on the Arc network. This allows you to trade USDC or any other supported asset in exchange for cirBTC. Another approach is to use the bridging feature, which enables you to transfer your existing cirBTC from Ethereum directly to Arc.

If your current portfolio includes supported wrapped BTC assets on the Ethereum blockchain, you will need to complete a preliminary step. First, swap those holdings into cirBTC on the Ethereum side, and then use the Arc Portal to bridge your cirBTC over to Arc.

For users who already have cirBTC available on the Arc network, you can put those assets to work by participating in the lending markets.

You can begin the process by visiting https://portal.arc.io/

Eligible customers of Circle Mint LLC can now access Digital Asset-Backed Borrowing directly within the Circle Mint platform.

The steps are remarkably straightforward: simply deposit your BTC, mint cirBTC, and then borrow USDC.

Through a seamlessly integrated workflow, users have the ability to pledge their BTC-backed cirBTC as collateral on approved third-party lending markets across Ethereum or Arc. Following this, the borrowed USDC is delivered straight into your Circle Mint balance. This new feature is officially making its debut starting with @Morpho.

For additional details, please visit http://www.circle.com/blog/digital-asset-backed-borrowing-is-now-available-in-circle-mint