World Chain and Circle join forces to strengthen identity-driven finance with native USDC

World Chain's integration with Circle's USDC and CCTP V2 aims to improve liquidity and security while enabling identity-verified financial services.

World Chain has integrated native USD Coin (USDC) and Circle’s Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol V2 (CCTP V2), marking a significant partnership between the biometric identity blockchain and one of the largest regulated stablecoin issuers in the world.

The upgrade replaces bridged USDC with native issuance on World Chain, while retaining the same smart contract address, allowing existing users and developers to continue without changes.

The move is intended to improve liquidity, reduce risks associated with synthetic bridging, and provide access to Circle’s full on- and off-ramp infrastructure.

Circle’s CCTP V2, launched alongside the integration, allows users to send USDC across supported blockchains within seconds. The protocol also includes support for Hooks, automated functions that trigger actions once funds arrive, to expand programmability for developers.

World Chain, developed by Tools for Humanity and backed by Sam Altman, has emphasized digital identity through its World ID system, with over 27 million people verified globally.

By combining identity authentication with native USDC, the network aims to support applications that require verified users, such as fraud-resistant payments, P2P transfers, and access-controlled financial tools.

Apps like Daimo Pay and Morpho have already started using these identity features in combination with USDC for verified payments and transfers.