Circle to launch cirBTC wrapped Bitcoin, challenging BitGo and Coinbase
Circle, known for issuing stablecoins including USDC and EURC, is expanding into the Bitcoin space, targeting institutional users.
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Circle, known for issuing stablecoins including USDC and EURC, is expanding into the Bitcoin space, targeting institutional users.
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