Wenia Brings USDC and EURC to Colombia with Strong Year 1 Results
Wenia Brings USDC and EURC to Colombia with Strong Year 1 Results
💰 Colombian Peso Meets Crypto
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.
With @weniaoficial, Colombians can access, hold, and spend @USDC and EURC in real time. Wenia is creating a digital asset bridge for Colombians, offering stablecoin access through an experience backed by Grupo Cibest. With a Mastercard enabled wallet and infrastructure, users
USDC in action. Part of Grupo Cibest, @weniaoficial supports @USDC and EURC, all accessible in a single wallet with Fireblocks custody and seamless conversion to and from Colombian pesos. Wenia is delivering real traction in Colombia with: ✅ 16K users in Year 1 ✅ 65
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