Circle Expands USDC to 40 Emerging Markets
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Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire announced at the IMF‑World Bank meeting in Bangkok that the company will roll out its USDC stablecoin to roughly 40 emerging and developing economies. The move follows earlier reports that suggested coverage of about 50 markets, narrowing the focus to a more concentrated, actionable target. USDC currently commands about 25% of the stablecoin market, with second‑quarter circulating supply up 19% year‑over‑year to $73.3 billion. Circle has secured access to over 100 local banks and payment networks through the acquisition of Singapore’s cross‑border payments platform Tazapay and an investment from Binance, and it has obtained a federal bank charter. The forthcoming GENIUS Act is expected to provide a legal framework for digital dollars. Allaire said that entering 40 developing markets marks a turning point from early adoption to mainstream expansion, noting that USDC’s market share has risen from 40% in 2025 to an anticipated 60% in 2026—surpassing Tether (USDT).
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- 1Unclassified fact stationOct 16, 00:00recorded Oct 16, 19:46single sourcerevised
Circle 计划扩展至50个新兴市场
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Circle计划将USDC推向40个新兴市场
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- CointelegraphFact occurrence time unverifiedSource report revisedCircle CEO Allaire says issuer targeting 40 developing markets for stablecoin expansion
Report first recorded Oct 17, 18:06
Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire stated the company is seeking to enter approximately 40 developing markets across Southeast Asia, Latin America, Africa and the Middle East amid rising demand for stablecoins. Bernstein analysts noted USDC's share of adjusted stablecoin transaction volume rose from about 40% in 2025 to over 60% so far in 2026, overtaking USDT by that measure. Circle also agreed to acquire Singapore-based cross-border payments platform Tazapay in a $400 million all-stock deal expected to close in 2027.
Read original source ↗ - DecryptFact occurrence time unverifiedSource report revisedCircle to expand USDC into roughly 40 emerging markets as stablecoins go mainstream
Report first recorded Oct 17, 03:45
Circle plans to launch USDC in approximately 40 emerging and developing countries, targeting Southeast Asia, Latin America, Africa, and the Middle East. USDC holds about 25% of the stablecoin market, with circulation rising 19% year-over-year to $73.3 billion in Q2. The expansion follows Circle's acquisition of Tazapay and a $100 million investment from Binance, as well as the recent acquisition of a federal banking charter.
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- CoinDeskRelated fact: single sourceSource report revisedCircle plans expansion into 50 emerging markets driven by global stablecoin demand
Report first recorded Oct 16, 19:46
Circle plans to expand into about 50 emerging and developing markets, including Southeast Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East, as demand for digital dollar payments grows. USDC currently has about $72.6 billion in circulation, holding roughly a quarter of the stablecoin market, trailing Tether's USDT which holds nearly 60 percent. This expansion is supported by Circle's $400 million acquisition of Tazapay, the launch of its Arc blockchain, and securing U.S. federal trust bank approval, with CEO Jeremy Allaire noting that clearer regulations like the U.S. GENIUS Act are encouraging wider adoption.
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