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
