Circle and Nium announce a partnership that connects USDC-based settlement to Nium’s cross-border payout infrastructure. The companies say the arrangement is designed to help businesses and financial institutions use Circle’s Payments Network (CPN) to settle payments in local currencies while leveraging Nium’s “last-mile” global payout capabilities. Under the terms described in the releases, Nium joins Circle’s Payments Network as a payout partner, enabling stablecoin-powered settlement that can be followed by conversion or delivery through Nium’s network of payout routes.
Both companies state the service targets international payment flows across more than 190 countries and supports more than 100 currencies, reflecting the scope of Nium’s global payout reach and Circle’s role in USDC settlement. The announcement positions the partnership as a way to combine stablecoin settlement with established cross-border payment rails rather than replacing them outright. The details are presented as an integration between Circle’s USDC settlement layer and Nium’s global payout network for use by institutions processing cross-border payments.
