Circle Acquires Tazapay for $400M to Expand Global Payments Infrastructure
Circle Internet Financial is acquiring Singapore-based cross-border payments firm Tazapay in a deal valued at $400 million, according to regulatory filings. The acquisition brings over $25 billion in annualized payment volume and access to more than 100 markets through existing banking and fintech partnerships. Over 60% of these transactions already involve stablecoins, aligning with Circle's USDC ecosystem. Circle’s CEO Jeremy Allaire emphasized the strategic value of combining Tazapay’s global financial infrastructure with regulated stablecoin issuance to accelerate adoption worldwide. The deal is expected to close in 2027 and requires regulatory approval from Singapore’s Monetary Authority. This acquisition marks one of Circle's largest transactions, following recent milestones such as obtaining a national trust charter and acquiring IBM’s blockchain patent portfolio. Analysts at TD Cowen noted that Tazapay’s role within the Circle Payments Network suggests relatively low integration risk and could enhance how USDC capabilities are deployed globally.
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