Circle Ventures places $20M bet on Africa’s stablecoin future
- Circle Ventures invested in the $20 million African Blockchain Fund managed by Crypto Valley Venture Capital.
- The investment signals confidence in Africa’s stablecoin-powered digital asset ecosystem.
- Venture funding in blockchain is showing signs of recovery, with nearly $4.8 billion raised globally in Q1 2025.
The investment by Circle Ventures in the African Blockchain Fund reflects a strategic move towards recognizing the potential of stablecoins in emerging markets. This could foster innovation and financial inclusion in regions facing economic challenges, but it also raises questions about the sustainability of such investments in the long term.
