[Aleo Launches Stablecoin USDCx on Testnet, Supports Bridge-Free Interoperability with USDC] Foresight News reports that the privacy-focused blockchain Aleo has launched the stablecoin USDCx on its testnet through Circle xReserve. USDCx is fully backed 1:1 by USDC held in Circle xReserve and enables complete interoperability with USDC on supported chains without requiring third-party cross-chain bridges. USDCx is designed to support use cases such as cross-border payroll distribution, aid allocation, international e-commerce, P2P payments, DeFi, and configurable compliance.