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A financial technology firm that issues the USDC stablecoin and provides payment solutions.
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How MoneyGram is leapfrogging competitors by putting stablecoins in the hands of users
Bendada.com - Sep 19, 2025
MoneyGram has introduced a stablecoins app allowing users to hold USDC in Colombia. The app aims to provide immediate benefits to remittance recipients by protecting against local currency devaluation.
Stablecoin Settlements Go Live in EEMEA with Mastercard and Circle
IT News Africa - Aug 28, 2025
Mastercard and Circle have expanded their partnership to enable USDC settlements in EEMEA. This initiative aims to connect blockchain-native assets with traditional commerce infrastructure.

Inside Codex’s plan to build a stablecoin-only settlement layer for payments in Africa
TechCabal - Aug 27, 2025
Codex raised $15.8 million in a seed round led by Dragonfly Capital to build a blockchain focused solely on stablecoins. The startup aims to streamline cross-border payments in Africa, where traditional transactions are often slow and costly.

Zepz to use stablecoins to optimise its remittance back-office infrastructure
Bendada.com - Jul 31, 2025
Zepz has partnered with Circle to integrate stablecoins into its back-office operations. This partnership aims to reduce reliance on pre-funding payout positions in destination countries.

USDC stablecoin issuer, Circle files for US banking licence
Bendada.com - Jun 30, 2025
Circle has applied for a National Trust Charter with the OCC to establish a federally regulated trust institution. The proposed bank will manage the USDC Reserve and offer digital asset custody services to institutional customers.
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