Circle Launches cirBTC Wrapped Bitcoin Token
Circle debuted cirBTC on April 11, 2026, a 1:1 BTC-backed token bridging liquidity to DeFi on Ethereum and Solana. BTC holders gain yield access amid extreme market fear.
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Circle debuted cirBTC on April 11, 2026, a 1:1 BTC-backed token bridging liquidity to DeFi on Ethereum and Solana. BTC holders gain yield access amid extreme market fear.
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