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Apr 3, 2026

Circle Launches cirBTC Wrapped Bitcoin Token Targeting Institutional DeFi Users

Stablecoin issuer Circle announced plans to launch cirBTC, a 1:1 Bitcoin-backed token on Ethereum aimed at institutional users seeking DeFi market access. The move positions Circle to compete with existing wrapped Bitcoin providers BitGo and Coinbase.

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