- Circle and LianLian Global have partnered to explore stablecoin opportunities in cross-border payments.
- Signing an MoU, Circle and LianLian are utilizing the blockchain technology to provide fast and secure payment solutions.
- This move bridges traditional and blockchain-native infrastructures.
Stablecoin giant Circle and cross-border payments provider LianLian Global are joining forces to transform the international payments ecosystem. Via a newly signed MoU, the companies are poised to explore the potential of stablecoin technology to provide more efficient, transparent, and globally accessible payment solutions.
By utilizing the advantages of stablecoins and blockchain technology, Circle and LianLian are moving together to transform the way cross-border transactions are executed, enabling faster, more resilient, and cost-effective payment solutions.
Revolutionizing Cross-Border Payments with Stablecoins: Circle and LianLian Partner
In a press release published December 17, 2025, Circle announced its strategic alliance with LianLian Global, a licensed provider of cross-border payment solutions. Both parties signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to use stablecoins in the global cross-border payment system. With this move, the platforms intend to provide a more efficient and transparent payment ecosystem.
Addressing this major development, Circle’s Vice President at the Asia subsidiary, Yam Ki Chan, noted,
“This collaboration with LianLian Global reflects our continued commitment to advancing open and interoperable financial infrastructure that is built for the needs of the modern economy in Asia and beyond. As digital assets and public blockchains become foundational to the future of commerce, we are pleased to explore how USDC can integrate with LianLian Global’s cross-border solutions for businesses and platforms.”
Unlocking the Future of Global Commerce
Notably, Circle and LianLian are collaborating to address the complexities of international payments, with a shared goal of creating a more reliable payment system, revolutionizing cross-border payments and unlocking new opportunities for merchants and platforms operating in the global market.
One of the key areas of exploration includes modernizing payment infrastructure and treasury management to support faster and more resilient cross-border transactions. The platforms also aim to enhance cost-efficiency and streamline settlement processes for merchants and platforms.
In addition, Circle and LianLian explore Circle Payments Network’s potential to support interoperability between traditional payment rails and blockchain-native infrastructure for near real-time settlement. The collaboration will also identify opportunities in emerging markets where digital payment solutions can drive greater access and economic participation. Leveraging Circle’s L-1 blockchain Arc, the collaboration will support future payment use cases across the LianLian Global network.
The Rise of Stablecoins in Cross-Border Payments
Stablecoins are now increasingly being recognized as a viable solution for cross-border payments. This is due to the potential of stablecoins to offer a stable store of value and a reliable medium of exchange.
With the global cross-border payments market projected to reach trillions of dollars in the upcoming years, these assets are poised to play a crucial role in facilitating faster, cheaper, and secure transactions.
This use of stablecoins in cross-border payments is gaining traction, with various industries and companies exploring their potential. Circle’s move aligns with this growing trend. At the same time, Circle’s rival Tether is exploring the capability of the Bitcoin Lightning Network in payments and financial infrastructure.
It is noteworthy that Circle’s collaboration with LianLian comes hot on the heels of Tether’s alliance with the payments giant Speed. As recently reported by Times of Blockchain, Tether invested a massive $8 million in Speed to utilize the potential of the Bitcoin Lightning Network in payments.
