{"id":7808,"date":"2026-03-25T09:27:42","date_gmt":"2026-03-25T09:27:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cryptonews.uk.com\/?p=7808"},"modified":"2026-03-25T09:27:42","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T09:27:42","slug":"circle-expands-usdc-into-africa-to-tackle-high-remittance-costs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cryptonews.uk.com\/?p=7808","title":{"rendered":"Circle Expands USDC Into Africa to Tackle High Remittance Costs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<div id=\"blockquote-block_daee3fe190fcebde3a239a78716da6f6\" class=\"blockquote-container\" style=\"border-color: #5100fc\">\n<div class=\"blockquote-text\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Circle is partnering with Sasai Fintech to integrate USDC into African payment systems, targeting cross-border transfers and digital wallets.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The move aims to reduce remittance costs and improve settlement speed in regions where fees remain persistently high.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The initiative reflects growing stablecoin adoption in Africa and a broader push to build real-world payment use cases.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Circle has entered into a collaboration with Sasai Fintech to broaden the reach of its USDC stablecoin across Africa, focusing on improving payment efficiency and lowering the cost of cross-border transfers. The agreement will see USDC integrated into Sasai\u2019s payments network, which supports remittances, enterprise transactions and mobile wallet services.<\/p>\n<p>USDC is a fully backed digital dollar that can be redeemed at a 1:1 rate and is used to facilitate programmable, blockchain-based payments globally. By combining Circle\u2019s onchain infrastructure with Sasai\u2019s platforms, the initiative aims to shorten settlement times and reduce fees associated with international transfers.<\/p>\n<p>Sasai Fintech delivers digital payment solutions across several African markets, helping businesses and individuals navigate complex cross-border transactions and fragmented financial systems. The integration is expected to strengthen connections to the global financial system while supporting digital-first payment behaviours.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: Circle Surges 30% as Earnings Beat and Bold USDC Growth Targets Ignite Rally<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-remittance-costs-a-key-barrier\">Remittance Costs a Key Barrier<\/h2>\n<p>The partnership comes as stablecoin adoption increases across the region, supported by growing demand for mobile financial services and cross-border commerce. Remittance fees remain elevated in parts of Sub-Saharan Africa, with some countries recording costs above 7%, underscoring the need for more efficient alternatives.<\/p>\n<p>This development reflects a wider push within the stablecoin sector to expand practical use cases, particularly in remittances and everyday payments, as companies seek to drive adoption in high-growth markets.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: SEC Advances Plan to Exclude Most Crypto Assets from Securities Rules<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Africa,Circle#Circle #Expands #USDC #Africa #Tackle #High #Remittance #Costs1774430862<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Circle is partnering with Sasai Fintech to integrate USDC into African payment systems, targeting cross-border transfers and digital wallets. The move aims to reduce remittance costs and improve settlement speed in regions where fees remain persistently high. 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