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Circle and ACI plan USDC payment pilot in Colombia

TradingGain Newsroom·1h ago·30 Oct 2026, 08:00 UTC

Circle and ACI are planning a pilot to settle payments in USDC, a stablecoin, alongside Colombia's payment systems. The project explores integration through Connetic, but bank participation, volumes and results have not been shared. For traders, it points to growing real-world use of stablecoins, though the near-term market impact looks limited.

Why it matters

The pilot links USDC settlement with Colombia's existing payment rails.
Connetic is the route being explored for the integration.
Bank participation, production volumes and measured benefits have not been disclosed.

What to watch next

Watch for an announcement naming participating banks or early results from the Circle and ACI pilot.

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