Plume Integrates Native USDC & CCTP V2 to Accelerate RWA Transfers
Plume, a real-world assets (RWA) finance blockchain backed by Brevan Howard Digital and Haun Ventures, will integrate Circle’s native USDC and Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol V2 (CCTP V2) to speed up cross-chain stablecoin and asset transfers. The upgrade replaces bridged USDC.e via Stargate with fully reserved USDC, while maintaining USDC.e under a clear label. CCTP V2, live on Ethereum, Arbitrum, Avalanche, Base, OP Mainnet and now on Plume, delivers faster, compliant and interoperable transfers. Since its June mainnet launch, Plume’s total value locked has surged from $44 million to $238 million (a 400%+ increase), and over 200 onchain apps now build on the platform. The integration also unlocks institutional on/off-ramps like Circle Mint and complements earlier support for Agora’s AUSD, further expanding Plume’s DeFi and RWA capabilities.
Bullish
Integrating native USDC and CCTP V2 on Plume significantly enhances cross-chain transfer speed, compliance, and interoperability for real-world assets and stablecoins. Similar rollouts on Arbitrum and Avalanche drove higher transaction throughput, user activity and TVL growth. In the short term, traders and institutions can expect lower friction and faster settlements, boosting onchain volumes. Over the long term, this move cements Plume’s DeFi and RWA infrastructure, attracting more developers and liquidity, and strengthening USDC’s network effect across chains. The enhanced on/off-ramp capabilities further support institutional adoption, making the news bullish for both Plume and USDC demand.