Circle's $400M Tazapay deal buys emerging market links that take ‘years to build’
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Circle secures a $400 million partnership with fintech Tazapay, targeting emerging‑market corridors that typically require years to develop, while stablecoin rival Tether already dominates those regions; the deal gives USDC immediate access to cross‑border payment networks, promising faster adoption and potentially shifting market share toward Circle as global crypto liquidity expands.
Stablecoins' “next battleground is in emerging markets,” one expert said, as Circle looks to expand USDC's reach where rival Tether has long been strong.