Circle and Finastra Forge Landmark Partnership to Integrate USDC into Global Cross-Border Banking Infrastructure

USDC News - Circle Internet Financial, issuer of the USDC stablecoin, has entered into a strategic partnership with London-based financial software provider Finastra. This collaboration will integrate USDC settlement capabilities into Finastra's global network of financial institutions, which currently processes over $5 trillion in daily cross-border transactions. The partnership combines Circle's blockchain infrastructure with Finastra's payment solutions to enhance cross-border capabilities for banks and financial institutions. Finastra serves a diverse client base ranging from community credit unions to multinational banks, providing comprehensive treasury, payments, and capital markets solutions. This development signals accelerating institutional adoption of stablecoins for settlement efficiency. By embedding USDC directly into Finastra's systems, the alliance positions itself to drive the transition from legacy payment rails to blockchain-based cross-border settlements, potentially revolutionizing global financial infrastructure.