Circle Partners with LianLian Global to Modernize Cross-Border Payments Using USDC
Circle Internet Group, the issuer of the USDC stablecoin, has entered a strategic partnership with Chinese cross-border payments provider LianLian Global to streamline international transactions. The collaboration will leverage Circle's $73.7 billion market-cap stablecoin alongside LianLian's extensive regulatory footprint across all 50 U.S. states and Singapore.
The initiative is targeted at merchants and digital platforms operating on a global scale, with the primary goal of reducing settlement times and transaction costs. Future integration with Circle's Arc blockchain could further optimize high-volume payment flows.
This partnership follows Circle's successful NYSE debut in June 2025, where the company raised $1.1 billion. LianLian Global currently serves 7.9 million customers worldwide and holds over 65 international licenses.
