NEW YORK, March 26, 2026 — Circle Internet Group, Inc. has announced a collaboration with Sasai Fintech, a business of Cassava Technologies, aimed at accelerating the adoption of USDC and expanding internet-based financial infrastructure across Africa.
The partnership will see the two firms explore practical use cases for USDC, a fully-reserved and transparent payment stablecoin issued by Circle’s regulated affiliates and redeemable one-to-one for US dollars. The initiative is expected to support faster, cheaper and more efficient transactions for both enterprise and individual users.
Stablecoin usage across Africa has grown steadily in recent years, driven by a mobile-first population, increasing cross-border trade and a rapidly expanding digital economy. The collaboration seeks to harness this momentum by reducing transaction costs, easing payment frictions and shortening settlement times.
Sasai Fintech operates across key payment corridors, providing a unified suite of digital financial services. Its platforms enable business payments, facilitate cross-border transfers for individuals and remittance operators, and offer mobile wallet solutions.
Through the integration of USDC and Circle’s blockchain-based infrastructure, the partners aim to connect African users more seamlessly to the global financial system.
Strive Masiyiwa, Founder and Executive Chairman of Cassava Technologies, said the partnership comes at a pivotal moment for the continent’s digital transformation.
“Africa’s digital economy is entering a new era, propelled by entrepreneurship, a mobile-first generation and the acceleration of intra-regional trade,” he said. “By integrating with the trusted and widely adopted USDC network, we can drive financial inclusion and open transformative opportunities for businesses and consumers alike.”
Jeremy Allaire, Co-Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Circle, said Africa presents significant opportunities for digital financial innovation.
“Emerging markets are at the forefront of stablecoin adoption, and Africa represents a major opportunity for internet-native innovation,” he said. “Working with Cassava, we can extend the benefits of USDC and blockchain infrastructure into high-growth payment corridors to deliver always-on global connectivity.”
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