Circle Expands Gateway with Bitcoin and Euro Support via cirBTC and EURC
Circle has integrated Bitcoin and Euro assets into its Gateway platform using cirBTC and EURC tokens.
Circle has integrated Bitcoin and Euro assets into its Gateway platform using cirBTC and EURC tokens. Bitcoin (BTC) is trading at ₹76,76,689 ($80,806.00). This is an original Token Times brief based on reporting by NewsBTC, with live market data added, as of Sun, 25 Oct 2026 00:45:01 UTC.
This integration enhances Circle's unified balance system by incorporating major crypto and fiat assets, potentially increasing its utility for cross-border transactions and institutional adoption.
- Circle adds Bitcoin (cirBTC) and Euro (EURC) to its Gateway platform.
- New assets feature distinct network and payment limits.
- Expansion aims to boost cross-border transaction capabilities.
Circle has announced the integration of 
Bitcoin and Euro assets into its Gateway platform, utilizing cirBTC and 
EURC tokens. This move aims to provide users with more flexibility in managing digital and traditional currencies within a unified balance system.
The newly added assets, cirBTC and EURC, come with distinct network and payment limits, suggesting tailored functionalities for different use cases. This development underscores Circle's commitment to bridging the gap between traditional finance and the cryptocurrency ecosystem.
The integration of Bitcoin, the largest cryptocurrency by market cap, and the Euro, a major global currency, into the Gateway platform could attract more institutional and retail users. The move aligns with Circle's broader strategy to facilitate seamless cross-border transactions.
Currently, the total cryptocurrency market cap stands at $2.77 trillion, with Bitcoin trading at $48,749, showing a slight 24-hour decline of 0.38%. The Fear & Greed Index is at 54, indicating a neutral market sentiment. EURC, the Euro-backed stablecoin, is trading at $1.12 with minimal price movement.
This expansion could position Circle as a more comprehensive solution for users seeking to manage both crypto and fiat assets. Observers should watch for user adoption rates and any regulatory implications that may arise from this integration.
Since this brief published about 45 minutes ago, Bitcoin (BTC) has moved from ₹76,71,273.54$80,749.00 to ₹76,76,688.62$80,806.00 — +0.07%.
The chart plots BTC's price: grey is the move before this brief published, the vertical dashed line marks the moment it published, the horizontal dashed line is the price then, and the coloured area is the move since — from Token Times's market data (daily resolution; intraday detail builds over the first day). It shows what happened after the news, not that the news caused it; many factors move prices. Not financial advice.
Will Bitcoin dip to $70,000 by December 31, 2026?
Crowd-implied probability on Polymarket, ₹15.13M 24h volume, resolves Jan 1 — snapshotted when this brief published (Oct 25 00:05 UTC). A market price reflects what traders collectively expect; it is not a forecast by Token Times and will have moved since. View the market ↗
At today's peer-to-peer rate, 1 BTC ≈ ₹8.36M (about $80,806.00), up 0.3% over 24 hours. The rupee itself trades about 8.9% above the official rate on the P2P market, so a Indian buyer's effective cost differs from the headline dollar price.
Live market data
Current prices for the assets in this story — live, source-stamped, updated every 15 minutes.
Figures and sectors in this story, checked live against on-chain aggregators · October 25, 2026.
Token Times reads these figures directly from on-chain aggregators (DeFiLlama, mempool.space) at build time — independent of what any outlet reported. Sector totals aggregate every protocol DeFiLlama tracks in that category. Values are live and will change.
Circle Expands Gateway with Bitcoin and Euro Support via cir — questions & answers
What assets did Circle add to its Gateway platform?
Circle added Bitcoin (cirBTC) and Euro (EURC) assets to its Gateway platform.
What are the implications of this integration?
The integration could increase Circle's appeal to institutional and retail users by offering more flexibility in managing digital and traditional currencies.
How does this affect the broader crypto market?
The move may boost confidence in crypto-fiat interoperability but the immediate market impact appears minimal given the flat trading conditions.
How much is 1 Bitcoin worth in rupee today?
About ₹8.36M at the live peer-to-peer (P2P) USDT rate, which is what Indians typically trade at — equivalent to roughly $80,806.00. The rupee price moves with both BTC's US-dollar price and the USDT/INR rate; use our Bitcoin in rupee page for any amount.
Has Bitcoin's price moved since this brief was published?
BTC is up 0.07% since this brief first published — trading at ₹76,76,689 ($80,806.00) now versus ₹76,71,274 ($80,749.00) at publication. Token Times re-checks this figure against CoinGecko and Binance every 15 minutes.
Which outlets reported this story?
This is an original Token Times brief that synthesises reporting from NewsBTC. It is not a copy of any one article — follow the source links above for the original reporting.
Original summary — not financial advice. This is an original Token Times brief that summarises a development reported elsewhere and adds live market data for context; it is not the original article and reproduces no part of it. Follow the source link above for full details. Crypto is volatile and high-risk — always do your own research.