USDC Stablecoin Cross Border Payments Projects Gathering Pace
(2 August 2022 – United States) Banking Circle recently announced it is adding USD Coins (USDC) to its payment network, making it the latest cross-border payment enterprise to launch projects around the USD-backed stablecoin.
Issued by global fintech Circle, USDC is currently the second largest stablecoin in circulation, with a market cap of US$55 billion, behind Tether (US$66 billion). Similar to other USD stablecoins, its value is pegged to the US dollar, but its level of regulation, transparency and lower risk nature of its fiat-currency holdings have made it an increasingly appealing option for cross-border payments projects.
Cross-border payments companies are seeking to tap into the benefits USDC offers, one of which is instant settlement. Through their USDC adoption, Checkout.com and Worldpay want to enable merchants to settle payments instantly on a 24/7 basis, as opposed to waiting for funds to process through legacy systems often batched overnight or not available outside of business hours.
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“Banking Circle will give financial institution clients the ability to convert fiat to USDC so that they can facilitate faster, cheaper payments for individuals and businesses” commented FXC Intelligence Senior Copywriter Joe Baker.
“As cross-border payments players continue to bet on USDC, we’ll see how the coin’s position in the digital payments landscape evolves moving forward. And longer term, we’ll be watching how USDC’s position evolves as Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) come online.”
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