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World’s largest digital dollar USDC expands into Africa to reshape payments

Cryptocurrency. Photo by Michael Förtsch @ Unsplash
Cryptocurrency. Photo by Michael Förtsch @ Unsplash
  • Circle partners Sasai to expand USDC
  • Stablecoins may reshape Africa’s FX flows

 

HARARE, ZIMBABWE — Circle Internet Group has partnered with Sasai Fintech to expand USDC adoption across Africa, aiming to cut payment costs and accelerate cross-border transactions.

The collaboration, involving an affiliate of Circle and Sasai Fintech — part of Cassava Technologies — reflects growing momentum behind stablecoins as Africa’s digital economy expands.

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