Circle agrees to buy cross-border payments firm Tazapay for $400 million
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Circle agrees to acquire cross‑border payments firm Tazapay for $400 million, securing regulated “last‑mile” infrastructure that links stablecoins to local banking networks. The transaction gives Circle direct access to Tazapay’s global fiat corridors, enhancing settlement speed and compliance. This move strengthens Circle’s ecosystem, potentially expanding stablecoin adoption and boosting its market competitiveness.
The deal could grant Circle vital, regulated "last-mile" infrastructure, bridging the gap between stablecoins and traditional local banking systems.