Circle and Global Citizen Plan USDC Vendor Payments for Move Afrika in 2027
TL;DR: Circle and Global Citizen plan USDC vendor payments and training for Move Afrika, starting in Rwanda in 2027. The businesses behind live concerts are the focus of Circle’s latest stablecoin partnership. A November 10 announcement with Global Citizen outlines plans to offer USDC payments to vendors working on Move Afrika, the touring initiative created…
Africa Becomes Ripple’s Next Battleground For RLUSD Stablecoin
Reports have disclosed that Ripple has moved to introduce its US dollar–backed stablecoin, RLUSD, into African markets through deals with established regional fintech firms. The token, which debuted in late 2024, now has a market capitalization of close to $710 million. That figure matters because it signals real capital backing the push, even if the…