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The Cardano (ADA) ecosystem is making a strategic move to address its chronic liquidity shortage and strengthen its position in the decentralized finance (DeFi) market through the launch of a new privacy-enhanced stablecoin, USDCx.
According to cryptocurrency media outlet BeInCrypto on February 15 (local time), the Cardano blockchain network plans to officially introduce USDCx later this month, based on Circle’s dollar-pegged stablecoin. Philip DiSarro, CEO of Anastasia Labs, confirmed that the new asset will go live on the network and inject fresh momentum into the stagnating Cardano ecosystem.
USDCx is structured to be backed 1:1 by USDC, the second-largest stablecoin by market capitalization, through Circle’s xReserve infrastructure. In particular, USDCx leverages Zero-Knowledge Proof (ZKP) technology to encrypt sensitive information such as sender and recipient identities and transaction amounts, offering users enhanced transaction confidentiality. The strengthened privacy features are expected to serve as an attractive alternative for institutional investors seeking both regulatory compliance and data protection.
Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson revealed his ambition to build an institutional-grade privacy solution by combining the Zero-Knowledge technology of the Midnight network with Circle’s infrastructure. Utilizing Circle’s Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol, USDCx can be transferred 1:1 across other blockchain networks without third-party bridges. This is expected to resolve Cardano’s long-standing network isolation issues and serve as a channel for external capital inflows into the ecosystem.
Currently, the total supply of stablecoins within the Cardano ecosystem remains below $40 million, a significantly lower figure compared to competing networks such as Ethereum and Solana. The introduction of USDCx is anticipated to act as a catalyst not only for liquidity provision but also for accelerating the growth of various DeFi applications, including decentralized exchanges and lending protocols. In particular, retail users will be able to transact as conveniently as with traditional USDC while benefiting from enhanced security features.
Through the introduction of this new asset, Cardano aims to simultaneously demonstrate network stability and scalability while repositioning itself as a competitive financial hub. The stable asset foundation secured through its partnership with Circle is expected to increase total value locked (TVL) and provide a basis for ecosystem projects to grow in tandem. The new stablecoin supply powered by Circle’s infrastructure is drawing significant market attention.
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