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.
Onafriq Partners with Circle to power remittances and cross-border payments with USDC
IT News Africa - May 01, 2025
Onafriq and Circle announced a strategic partnership to transform cross-border payments in Africa. Over 80% of intra-African payments currently go through correspondent banks outside the continent.
Tether backs stablecoin liquidity provider Mansa in $10M seed round
TechCrunch - Feb 20, 2025
Mansa has raised $10 million in seed funding, including a $3 million equity investment led by Tether. The startup aims to expand into Latin America and Southeast Asia, addressing liquidity challenges in cross-border transactions.
Crypto Industry Giants Collaborate to Expand USDC & Digital Asset Ecosystem
IT News Africa - Dec 11, 2024
Circle and Binance announce a strategic partnership at Abu Dhabi Finance Week. The partnership aims to increase USDC adoption globally.
Grey Expands Cross-Border Payment Services to Latin America and Southeast Asia
Tech In Africa - Jul 23, 2024
Grey is expanding its services to Latin America (LATAM) and Southeast Asia (SEA), targeting the growing digital payments market in these regions. The company aims to bridge the financial inclusion gap by providing accessible financial solutions to the unbanked population in LATAM.