Global Citizen and Circle Partner to Expand Economic Opportunity Across Africa Through Digital Financial Innovation
Business Wire•10/11/2026•08:00 ET
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Key Highlights
- ➤Move Afrika introduces USDC payments for participating vendors beginning in Rwanda in 2027
- ➤Circle will provide financial education and technical training through the Move Afrika Production Alliance
- ➤Partnership explores bringing Global Citizen’s rewards program onchain to encourage civic participation
- ➤Circle will provide USDC funding to qualified charitable organizations through a new Impact Champions Award
Expert Statements
Jeremy Allaire, Co-Founder, Chairman and CEO of Circle
“Global Citizen brings people together around real change, and Move Afrika is a great example of that mission in action”
Jeremy Allaire, Co-Founder, Chairman and CEO of Circle
“We’re excited to help the local businesses and vendors behind these concerts reach the global economy more easily and eager to explore how digital dollars can get funding to great charitable organizations faster, and make it easier for people to take part in the causes they care about.”
Hugh Evans, Co-Founder and CEO of Global Citizen
“Behind every Move Afrika concert are hundreds of people and businesses making it happen. We want to ensure the opportunities created by these events extend well beyond the stage. Our partnership with Circle is about helping local businesses get paid at the speed of the show, while building the financial skills and capabilities they need to grow long after the tour moves on”
Global Citizen and Circle Partner to Expand Economic Opportunity Across Africa Through Digital Financial Innovation
Multi-year partnership will introduce USDC payments into Move Afrika, build financial skills among local businesses and creators, and explore new ways to mobilize funding and reward civic action.
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