World Chain Integrates Native USD Coin (USDC) Issuance, Opening Up New Markets for Identity-Based Applications

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

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

The upgrade, which pivots from bridged to native USDC on World Chain while keeping the same smart contract address, will allow existing users and developers to continue seamlessly.

It aims to improve liquidity, reduce risks associated with synthetic bridging, and provide access to Circle’s full on- and off-ramp infrastructure.

Announced alongside the integration, Circle’s CCTP V2 enables users to send USDC across supported chains in seconds. The protocol also includes support for Hooks, expanding programmability for developers with automated functions that trigger actions once funds arrive.

World Chain, developed by Tools for Humanity and backed by Sam Altman, has been building a digital identity layer with its World ID system, which already has over 27 million people registered.

Combining this authentication technology with native USDC is designed to support applications needing verified users, such as fraud-resistant payments, P2P transfers, and access-controlled financial tools.

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

Circle’s USDC, launched in 2018, has seen over $25 trillion in on-chain transactions and currently has a nearly $60 billion circulating supply, making it the second-largest stablecoin. It is also fully backed by dollar reserves.

The integration follows Circle’s public market debut on the New York Stock Exchange earlier this month.

Shares in Circle soared on their opening day of trading, pushing the company’s market valuation above $20 billion as institutional investors flocked to the listing, making it a key moment for stablecoins’ integration in mainstream finance. It also comes as lawmakers work toward formal frameworks for digital dollar assets.

Circle’s strategy has seen it move away from synthetic and bridged stablecoin models toward native issuance across multiple chains, a shift now evident in its collaboration with World Chain.

This partnership brings regulated dollar infrastructure to an identity-based blockchain, as both projects seek to expand financial services with stronger guarantees of trust, speed, and compliance.