Circle Acquires Interop Labs Team to Boost Cross‑Chain Infrastructure
Circle announced it has acquired the Interop Labs team, a move intended to accelerate development of cross‑chain infrastructure and improve interoperability across blockchain networks. The acquisition is presented as part of Circle’s push to scale secure messaging and bridging capabilities, which are increasingly critical as assets and applications span multiple chains.
Why it matters: better cross‑chain infrastructure can reduce friction for USDC flows, improve liquidity routing and lower operational risk for developers and users who rely on multi‑chain setups. The deal also signals continued consolidation in the interoperability layer, with infrastructure firms racing to offer robust, secure primitives that support fast settlement and wider integration across ecosystems.