Circle Internet Group and Sasai Fintech, a pan-African digital payments solution provider, have partnered to explore applications for Circle’s USDC stablecoin across Africa. USDC, a dollar-backed stablecoin issued by Circle’s regulated affiliates, underpins programmable payments and financial applications globally.
The integration of USDC and Circle’s on-chain infrastructure could connect users to the global financial system while reducing costs, friction, and settlement times. Masiyiwa said the move would drive financial inclusion and open transformative opportunities for businesses and consumers.
Circle co-founder and CEO Jeremy Allaire said partnering with Cassava would extend USDC and on-chain infrastructure into high-growth payment corridors to deliver always-on global connectivity. Allaire and Masiyiwa also highlighted Africa’s rising digital economy and its potential for internet-native innovation in stablecoins.
The press release notes Sasai Fintech—Cassava Technologies’ digital payments arm—operates across key corridors and offers business payments, cross-border transfers for individuals and remittance operators, and mobile wallet solutions. The collaboration underscores USDC’s role in enabling programmable payments and financial applications across Africa.
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