Circle launches Circle Gateway: a new infrastructure for achieving unified cross-chain USDC balances

ChainCatcher news, according to official sources, Circle has officially launched the Circle Gateway testnet, which first supports Avalanche, Base, and the Ethereum mainnet, providing users with the ability to access USDC across chains in seconds. The mainnet version is set to go live soon and will continue to expand to more blockchains. Key highlights include:

1. \<500ms cross-chain access: No need for cross-chain bridges, no need for pre-allocated assets, quickly call a unified USDC balance;

2. Efficient liquidity management: Meet multi-chain liquidity needs through a single integration, reducing capital occupation;

3. Non-custodial design: Users have complete control over USDC, and funds can only be moved with signed authorization, withdrawals do not require trust in third parties.