Circle has announced new partnerships with Mastercard and Finastra to enhance USDC payments, aiming to streamline and expand the use of its stablecoin in various financial transactions. These collaborations are designed to facilitate faster and more efficient payment solutions for businesses and consumers alike.
Circle is launching a new payments and cross-border remittance network from its headquarters at One World Trade Center, aiming to compete with major players like Mastercard and Visa. The initiative will primarily target banks, fintechs, and remittance providers, leveraging the growing adoption of stablecoins like USDC to disrupt global money transfers. CEO Jeremy Allaire will present the vision for this new product at the launch event.