Circle, the issuer of USDC stablecoin, on Thursday revealed a new partnership with Polymarket aimed at enhancing a reliable, dollar-based settlement infrastructure on the platform.

As part of the partnership, Polymarket will migrate from the bridged USDC on Polygon to the native USDC, improving capital efficiency, scalability, and institutional compatibility.

Executives from both companies said the collaboration combines Circle’s financial infrastructure with Polymarket’s innovative market model to deliver a stronger user experience.

With native USDC fully backed and redeemable for US dollars, the transition supports consistent settlement standards as trading activity grows.

The collaboration reflects the increasing adoption of stablecoins in onchain finance, reinforcing both firms’ commitment to building high-integrity, institutional-grade markets.

Following regulatory approval from the CFTC, Polymarket officially introduced its US app in December 2025, giving American users access to its crypto-based prediction markets.