Circle is advancing machine-to-machine micropayments through its integration of the Circle Gateway with the x402 ecosystem, enabling lightweight and efficient transactions for autonomous AI systems. The initiative aims to facilitate seamless crosschain payments and support new protocols like Google's A2A and AP2, fostering collaboration in the development of open financial infrastructure for AI agents.

Native USDC and CCTP V2 are set to be integrated into Hyperliquid, enhancing its decentralized finance capabilities. This development will facilitate USDC deposits on HyperCore and allow for seamless cross-chain transactions, making it a foundational asset for various use cases within the ecosystem.

Circle is set to launch Arc, an EVM-compatible Layer 1 blockchain that will use its USDC stablecoin as the native gas token. The announcement follows a strong Q2 performance, with revenue up 53% to $658 million, despite a net loss attributed to IPO-related charges.

Ant International, backed by Jack Ma, plans to integrate Circle's USDC stablecoin into its AntChain blockchain after meeting U.S. regulatory requirements. This partnership aims to enhance Ant's cross-border treasury and settlement services, potentially expanding USDC's reach to millions of users in various currencies.

Circle is set to launch Gateway, a cross-chain liquidity solution that allows users to access USDC tokens in real-time across multiple blockchain networks. The platform aims to streamline the user experience by providing a unified USDC balance, eliminating the need for traditional cross-chain bridging methods. Gateway will initially be available on Avalanche, Base, and Ethereum testnets in July.