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Circle debuts cirBTC on Ethereum to challenge Coinbase in the wrapped bitcoin market

Hex37's read

  • Circle launched cirBTC on Ethereum.
  • cirBTC is backed 1:1 by Bitcoin.
  • It aims to compete with wrapped bitcoin.
  • cirBTC will be used in DeFi protocols.

What it means for traders

  • This launch could increase competition in the wrapped Bitcoin market, potentially impacting existing solutions.
  • Increased utility for Bitcoin in DeFi could drive demand and adoption, benefiting Bitcoin's ecosystem.

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