Key Takeaways
- Nium joined the Circle Payments Network on May 27, 2026, to connect USDC stablecoin settlement with fiat payouts.
- The integration expands Circle Payments Network utility, which recorded an $8.3 billion annualized volume in March 2026.
- Global institutions can now execute end-to-end USDC transfers to over 190 countries via a single payment rail.
Circle Internet Group Connects USDC Settlement with Nium Cross-Border Infrastructure
The collaboration integrates Nium into the Circle Payments Network, an infrastructure stack operated by Circle Technology Services LLC. Through the agreement, financial institutions utilizing the network gain direct access to Nium’s payout rails, which span more than 190 countries and process 100…







