The company will provide access to USDC financial services through BEN, its regulated and licensed VASP, in compliance with national standards. The move is part of an expansion push across Latam, with a special focus on Argentina, where USDC is popular.
Key Takeaways
Circle paired with BIND Group, letting Argentine firms access USDC liquidity via the BEN platform.
BIND’s network will power USDC…
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Starship’s onboard systems initiated and automated aboard at T-0. (Image credit: SpaceX)
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