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Bithumb has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Circle to cooperate on digital-asset infrastructure and stablecoin technology, deepening its involvement in the stablecoin conversation as the market increasingly shifts from speculative token narratives toward payment rails, infrastructure, and compliance.
The agreement centers on technical integration between Bithumb and Circle. The companies said they will jointly review how Circle’s technology can connect with the Bithumb platform, including potential multi-chain functionality and broader ways to support stablecoin infrastructure.
They also plan to pursue initiatives aimed at deepening understanding of the stablecoin and digital-asset ecosystem, positioning the partnership as an exploration of how exchange infrastructure may evolve as stablecoins become more operationally important.
Bithumb presented the deal as a regulatory step as well as a product step. The exchange said the MOU lays the groundwork for continued cooperation in support of a more transparent, regulation-friendly digital-asset ecosystem.
A Bithumb official described the agreement as an important milestone for strengthening cooperation with Circle and advancing infrastructure on the platform, adding that the company intends to support market development in line with regulatory standards.
Circle’s messaging aligns with Bithumb’s regulatory and compliance emphasis. A Circle official said the company is pleased to explore cooperation opportunities with Bithumb in South Korea related to digital-asset infrastructure and stablecoin technology, and said it will continue supporting efforts that prioritize transparency, regulatory compliance, and responsible innovation.
Taken together, the statements suggest both companies want the agreement to be viewed as an infrastructure-building exercise with longer-term implications rather than a short promotional campaign. For Bithumb, the MOU could support a stronger role in the next phase of stablecoin adoption. For Circle, it signals continued efforts to embed USDC-related infrastructure more deeply in an important Asian market as policy frameworks mature for institutional use across Asia.

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