Circle partners with African fintech company Sasai to expand the use of USDC in cross-border payments.

CoinFeed reported on March 25th, citing Cointelegraph, that Circle has partnered with African fintech company Sasai Fintech to integrate the USDC stablecoin into Sasai's payment infrastructure, covering cross-border transfers, corporate payments, and mobile wallet services. The aim is to reduce costs and settlement times in the African payment corridor. Sasai operates digital payment services in multiple African markets, and the two companies will explore the practical applications of USDC in cross-border payments and mobile-first financial services.