Circle Plans Push Into 40 Emerging Markets as Stablecoins Go Mainstream, CEO Says
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Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire announces that USDC will expand into roughly 40 emerging and developing economies, targeting heightened demand across Southeast Asia, Latin America, Africa and the Middle East. He says the stablecoin’s mainstream adoption drives the push, aiming to increase cross‑border payments and financial inclusion.
Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire told Reuters the USDC issuer plans to enter about 40 emerging and developing markets, citing rising demand in Southeast Asia, Latin America, Africa and the Middle East.