USDC and Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol to Launch on Sui Network

The
Sui
Network
is
poised
to
expand
its
decentralized
finance
(DeFi)
capabilities
with
the
integration
of
USDC,
according
to
the
Sui
Blog.
This
integration
is
expected
to
empower
applications
on
the
network
by
extending
their
growth
and
reach,
unlocking
new
opportunities
across
various
verticals,
particularly
within
DeFi.

Enhanced
Utility
and
Interoperability

As
a
testament
to
Sui’s
growing
influence
in
the
DeFi
sector,
native
USDC
will
soon
be
launched
on
the
network.
USDC,
one
of
the
fastest-growing
and
fully
reserved
digital
dollars,
is
issued
by
Circle,
a
global
financial
technology
firm.
Circle
enables
businesses
of
all
sizes
to
leverage
digital
currencies
and
public
blockchains
for
payments.
As
of
September
17,
USDC
has
a
market
cap
exceeding
$35
billion
and
has
facilitated
approximately
$1.4
trillion
in
transactions
over
the
past
year.

The
integration
of
USDC
on
the
Sui
Network
is
set
to
enhance
the
network’s
utility
and
interoperability
for
both
users
and
developers.
This
will
be
achieved
by
adding
liquidity,
streamlining
transactions,
and
improving
market
efficiency
across
the
ecosystem.

Boost
to
Sui’s
DeFi
Ecosystem

Sui’s
DeFi
environment
has
already
shown
substantial
growth,
boasting
over
$650
million
in
total
value
locked
as
of
September
17,
2024.
Additionally,
the
network
has
a
stablecoin
market
cap
exceeding
$350
million
and
consistently
ranks
near
the
top
of
all
blockchains
in
weekly
decentralized
exchange
(DEX)
trading
volume.
This
thriving
environment
provides
a
solid
foundation
for
USDC
to
scale
further
on
the
Sui
Network.

Moreover,
the
introduction
of
the
Cross-Chain
Transfer
Protocol
is
expected
to
further
bolster
Sui’s
position
in
the
DeFi
space,
enabling
seamless
asset
transfers
across
different
blockchains.
This
development
aligns
with
Sui’s
ongoing
efforts
to
enhance
interoperability
and
offer
more
robust
solutions
to
its
users.

For
further
information,
visit
the

Sui
Blog.

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