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Circle is presenting a new paradigm for intercorporate fund settlements using stablecoins, directly overcoming the limitations of the traditional banking system.
According to crypto-focused outlet U.Today on March 8 (local time), Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire recently revealed on X (formerly Twitter) a successful case of large-scale internal fund settlement using the company’s platform, Circle Mint, and USDC. Allaire stated that approximately $68 million in funds moved among eight Circle-affiliated entities was completed in under 30 minutes. This is considered a groundbreaking improvement in speed compared to traditional bank wire transfers, which typically take one to three days.
The newly introduced real-time settlement model maximizes the core advantage of blockchain technology: 24/7, year-round operation. Allaire emphasized that the system eliminates the time constraints and complex procedures of legacy financial systems while maintaining the full control and audit capabilities required by enterprises. In this process, Circle handled 11 payment flows using approximately 68 million USDC, with the entire procedure transparently recorded through an automated system. Currently, Circle processes about 90% of its transfer pricing settlements within a single day, significantly enhancing treasury efficiency.
Building on the success of its internal settlement, Circle plans to further upgrade the capabilities of Circle Mint and expand the solution to more enterprises. Allaire predicted that a stablecoin-based real-time corporate settlement model will become the standard for future financial infrastructure. In particular, with legal clarity established following the passage of the GENIUS stablecoin regulation act, such technological advancements are becoming a decisive catalyst for institutional investors to adopt digital assets in practical operations.
Experts view Circle’s latest move as more than a simple technology demonstration, calling it a significant milestone that could accelerate the integration of real-world assets and digital finance. As USDC has recently grown to the point of challenging Tether in global remittance volume, expanding its share of the corporate settlement market could serve as a catalyst for strengthening trust across the broader digital asset ecosystem. Market participants are closely watching the changes Circle Mint may bring to corporate treasury ecosystems and the potential expansion of USDC liquidity supply.
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