Binance Pay Makes USDC Default Currency for New Users
Binance Pay Makes USDC Default Currency for New Users
馃捀 Zero Fees Just Dropped
Binance has announced USDC as the default currency for new Binance Pay users, marking a significant development in global money transfers.
Key updates:
- Instant USDC remittances with zero gas fees
- Integration with Binance Pay's global network
- Access to millions of users worldwide for businesses
The move aims to make international transfers more efficient and cost-effective through the Binance Pay platform.
Users can now send and receive USDC instantly across borders without traditional remittance fees.
With @binance, we are making global money transfers faster and more accessible. USDC is the default currency for new Binance Pay users, allowing you to send USDC remittances instantly with zero gas fees. Businesses can tap into Binance Pay鈥檚 network to reach millions of users
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