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Circle backs Flutterwave after Ripple deal valued the fintech at $3.3 billion

Following a Ripple deal valuing it at $3.3 billion, Flutterwave secures Circle backing to embed digital dollar settlements across its network.

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Masiyiwa backs USDC rollout in Africa for cheaper cross-border payments
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Zimbabwean billionaire backs stablecoin push across Africa

Zimbabwean billionaire Strive Masiyiwa is backing a fresh push to expand stablecoin payments across Africa, as global fintech firms look to tap into the continent’s growing demand for faster and cheaper ways to move money.  His company, Cassava Technologies, has partnered with Circle Internet Group Inc. to introduce digital dollar payments to millions of users. The move reflects a broader…

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