Circle and Sasai Explore USDC Stablecoin Applications Across Africa Circle Internet Group and Sasai Fintech, a pan-African digital payments provider, have partnered to explore the use of Circle’s USDC stablecoin across Africa. The collaboration aims to leverage USDC’s U.S. dollar-backed structure to enhance financial services in the region. Sasai Fintech, a subsidiary of Cassava Technologies, operates in key payment corridors and offers digital financial solutions, including business payments, cross-border transfers, and mobile wallet services. The partnership was announced in a press release dated March 24, 2026. The integration of USDC with Circle’s onchain infrastructure is expected to connect users to the global financial system while reducing transaction costs, friction, and settlement times. “By integrating with the trusted and widely adopted USDC network, we can drive financial inclusion and open transformative opportunities for businesses and consumers alike,” said Strive Masiyiwa, founder and executive chairman of Cassava Technologies. Jeremy Allaire, co-founder and CEO of Circle, emphasized the potential of the partnership to extend USDC’s benefits into high-growth payment corridors. “Working with Cassava, we can extend the benefits of USDC and onchain infrastructure into high-growth payment corridors to deliver always-on global connectivity,” Allaire stated. He noted that emerging markets, particularly Africa, represent a significant opportunity for internet-native innovation in financial services. Africa’s digital economy is expanding due to factors such as entrepreneurship, a mobile-first generation, and increased intra-regional trade, according to Masiyiwa.#cassava_technologies #circle_internet_group #sasai_fintech #strive_masiyiwa #jeremy_allaire
Circle Makes Debut Africa Deal With Nvidia-Backed Cassava Unit Circle Internet Group Inc. has announced its first major partnership in Africa, collaborating with a unit of Nvidia Corp.-backed Cassava Technologies to enable customers to use USD Coin for transactions. This agreement marks a significant step for Circle, which operates the USD Coin stablecoin, as it expands its services into the African market. The partnership involves Cassava Technologies’ Sasai Fintech Ltd. unit, which manages a money-transfer application available across 30 African countries. Through this collaboration, users of Sasai Fintech’s platform can now conduct both domestic and cross-border payments using USD Coin, a dollar-backed stablecoin developed by Circle. This integration aims to enhance financial accessibility and efficiency for millions of users across the continent. Cassava Technologies, a company backed by Nvidia, has been actively expanding its presence in Africa by leveraging its technology infrastructure to support financial services. The Sasai Fintech unit has already established itself as a key player in the region, offering digital payment solutions to a wide range of customers. By partnering with Circle, the company is further solidifying its role in the growing digital finance ecosystem. The deal underscores the increasing importance of stablecoins in facilitating cross-border transactions, particularly in regions with underdeveloped traditional banking systems. USD Coin’s integration into Sasai Fintech’s platform is expected to reduce reliance on traditional currency exchange methods, offering users a more transparent and cost-effective alternative.#africa #nvidia_corp #circle_internet_group_inc #cassava_technologies #sasai_fintech_ltd
