Circle stated on Friday that the debut of its much-anticipated decentralized finance (DeFi) application programming interface (API) product has been postponed.
It is a significant cryptocurrency payment infrastructure and stablecoin issuer. They stated that it required more regulatory guidance prior to its release.
Businesses would be able to use the DeFi API to access Compound Finance on the Ethereum network. Circle has postponed the launch of the product in favor of allocating resources. They originally set aside to help with the release.
The launch of the Circle Yield product has also been postponed. It also pertains to the USD Coin (USDC) stablecoin made available on new blockchains.
The availability of additional regulatory advice, increased compliance tools, and blockchain identity protocols will determine the timeline of the DeFi API product release, according to Circle’s announcement.
The company went on to say more about its decision.They will continue to focus on helping businesses to send, spend, and secure USDC. With the Circle Account range of services, they’ll be able to explore new business opportunities.
Jeremy Allaire, the CEO of Circle, announced the DeFi API product’s introduction in June of last year. He promised a streamlined, secure, and regulated infrastructure for accessing and developing DeFi lending markets.
Providing Access to DeFi for Businesses
Circle founded in 2013, lived with the goal of creating a widespread Bitcoin payment network. Later, the company shifted its focus to creating a social payments app. Circle announced plans to merge with Concord Acquisition Corp, a SPAC, in June of last year to become a public corporation.
It was able to increase its market capitalization to $9 billion from $4.5 billion when it was first disclosed in July 2021. Circle bounded by the new agreement’s conditions. They plan to buy Concord and turn it into a public corporation with the ticker “CRCL” on the New York Stock Exchange.
Circle is well recognized for being the creator of the USDC stablecoin. Transferring funds from one wallet to another is simple with USDC. Various infrastructure solutions, such as Circle Accounts, introduced to the USDC ecosystem. Circle has also created ramps to help people transition from bitcoin to fiat money.
Circle’s Future Launch
Circle intends to release a new API for businesses who use Circle accounts to handle crypto assets, particularly USDC stablecoins. Companies will be able to use the new API to access DeFi protocols.
The goal of the launch is to make it as simple as possible for businesses to have access to DeFi. Firms would be able to access new loan markets driven by DeFi with ease and confidence. Businesses will be able to access major DeFi protocols with the upcoming Circle DeFi API. Compound lending pools on the Ethereum blockchain are the starting point.
Businesses will be able to automate USDC flows into DeFi lending markets using the DeFi API. They will have easy and quick access to DeFi protocols, where they will be able to earn interest and governance tokens. They can provide the same access services to their customer platforms at the same time.
