Circle Launches New Payment Network
Circle Launches New Payment Network
馃攧 Circle's New Payment Chess Move
Circle has unveiled its Circle Payments Network, marking a significant expansion of their financial infrastructure.
The network aims to bridge traditional finance with digital assets through:
- Real-time merchant settlement in USDC
- Cross-border payment capabilities
- Integration with existing payment rails
- Support for both fiat and digital currencies
This development represents Circle's strategic move to enhance global payment infrastructure, focusing on practical business applications rather than speculative use cases.
The system will initially support USDC settlements, with plans to expand to other digital currencies and fiat options in the future.
Learn more about integration options at Circle's developer portal
The Next Layer of Circle: Circle Payments Network
Circle Payments Network Expands with RedotPay and ConduitPay Integration
Circle Payments Network (CPN) announces new integrations enabling expanded global reach through a single connection. Key updates: - RedotPay integration enables P2P transfers and crypto-funded cards globally - ConduitPay powers global payroll and supplier payments to local fiat - No pre-funding or bilateral agreements required - Single integration replaces multiple payout provider connections CPN uses USDC and EURC stablecoins for 24/7 value transfer, simplifying traditionally fragmented payment infrastructure across geographies and use cases. [Learn more about CPN's versatility](http://www.circle.com/blog/the-versatility-of-circle-payments-network-from-p2p-to-payroll)
Wenia Brings USDC and EURC to Colombia with Strong Year 1 Results
Wenia, part of Grupo Cibest, has launched a comprehensive stablecoin solution in Colombia, showing significant early adoption: - **16,000 users** onboarded in first year - **$65 million** in USDC/EURC conversion volume - **9,000 Wenia Cards** issued in just 2 months The platform integrates: - Fireblocks custody - Bancolombia banking rails - Mastercard merchant network - Seamless peso conversion Users can hold, send, and spend USDC and EURC directly at Mastercard merchants, creating a practical bridge between digital and traditional finance in Colombia. [Learn more about Wenia](https://www.wenia.com/es)
Circle's CCTP V2 Launches on Optimism Mainnet
Circle's Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol V2 (CCTP) is now live on Optimism Mainnet, enabling instant USDC transfers across multiple blockchains. Key features: - Instant cross-chain USDC settlements - Smart contract integration capabilities - Capital-efficient 1:1 burn-and-mint mechanism - No additional trust assumptions Day 1 integrations include CCTPMoney, InterportFi, and Router Protocol. The network connects with Arbitrum, Avalanche, Base, Ethereum, Linea, Sonic, and World Chain. Codex integration is upcoming. [Start building with CCTP V2](http://circle.com/cctp)
0x Project Expands USDC Integration in DeFi Infrastructure
**0x Project**, a member of the Circle Alliance Program (CAP), is enhancing USDC integration across its decentralized trading infrastructure. Key developments: - Expanded USDC support in token swap mechanisms - Integration with liquidity aggregation systems - Strengthened position as core asset in DeFi operations This follows Circle's broader initiative to expand USDC adoption globally, including recent developments in the Japanese market. Learn more about joining CAP at [Circle Alliance Program](https://www.circle.com/alliance-program)