Circle Sets Timeline for USDC Deprecation on Noble

Circle has set a firm timeline for USDC deprecation on Noble, disabling new minting to the chain on October 13, 2026 and fully pausing the Noble USDC contract on January 12, 2027, a schedule that gives holders a defined window to exit but also introduces exit constraints and eligibility conditions they will need to verify before acting. The stablecoin issuer said on September 10, 2026 that it is discontinuing support for USDC and CCTP V1 on Noble as part of a broader move to CCTP V2, and that Noble will not receive the newer cross-chain protocol, according to Circle's announcement. CCTP refers to Circle's Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol, the burn-and-mint system that moves native USDC between chains. For related coverage, see Circle Says USDC and EURC Are Coming to Nu Global. The change lands as USDC trades at $0.9998, effectively at peg, with a market capitalization near $74.1 billion and 24-hour volume above $16 billion. Broad market sentiment sat at a Fear & Greed Index reading of 56, in "Greed" territory, though that gauge reflects the wider crypto market rather than any Noble-specific reaction. Circle's timeline for USDC deprecation on Noble KEY TAKEAWAYS The change: Circle is ending support for USDC and CCTP V1 on Noble; the chain will not get CCTP V2. The key deadlines: New minting stops October 13, 2026; the Noble USDC contract and all CCTP routes pause January 12, 2027. The implication: Holders should move USDC off Noble before the pause, or rely on conditional manual redemption afterward. New USDC minting to Noble through Circle Mint will be disabled on October 13, 2026, Circle said. USDC remains transferable on Noble from that date until the January pause, and Circle urged holders to move off the chain using supported exchange deposits, DEX swaps, or CCTP V1 exits. For related coverage, see Circle Earnings Preview: AI Strategy in Focus. New USDC minting to Noble ends October 13, 2026 Circle will disable new USDC minting to Noble through Circle Mint on October 13, 2026. Transfers on Noble remain available until the January 12, 2027 pause.Source: Circle announcement, September 10, 2026.Redemptions from Noble through Circle Mint stay available until January 12, 2027, when the Noble USDC contract and all CCTP routes will be fully paused. The announcement does not specify a time of day or timezone for that pause. For related coverage, see Circle Signs Agreement to Acquire Tazapay. Noble USDC contract and CCTP routes pause January 12, 2027 Circle will fully pause the Noble USDC contract and all CCTP routes on January 12, 2027, ending Circle Mint redemptions from Noble. The announcement does not specify a time or timezone.