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<p class="is-style-lead">Circle agreed to acquire Singapore-based payments company Tazapay for $400 million in an all-stock transaction, according to a Sept. 8 announcement and an accompanying U.S. regulatory filing.</p><div id="cn-block-summary-block_da81f5b8b8c9210c10ba0a97fae1c979" class="cn-block-summary"><div class="cn-block-summary__nav tabs"><span class="tabs__item is-selected">Summary</span></div><div class="cn-block-summary__content"><ul class="wp-block-list"><li>Circle agreed to acquire Tazapay for $400 million in stock, subject to regulatory approvals globally.</li><li>Tazapay processes more than $25 billion annualized volume through payout rails spanning over 100 markets worldwide.</li><li>Circle says stablecoins already account for approximately 60% of Tazapay’s total transaction volume across markets.</li><li>Deal completion requires MAS approval and other customary conditions, with closing currently expected during 2027.</li><li>CRCL shares fell 5.8% Tuesday, closing at $96.18 after the acquisition was publicly announced earlier.</li></ul></div></div><p>The Circle Tazapay acquisition is expected to close in 2027. Completion remains subject to customary conditions and regulatory approvals, including clearance from the Monetary Authority of Singapore.</p><p>Circle plans to use Tazapay’s banking connections and local payout infrastructure to extend USDC-based payments across Asia-Pacific and emerging markets. Tazapay processes more than $25 billion in annualized payment volume and supports payout rails across over 100 markets, Circle <a href="https://www.circle.com/pressroom/circle-expands-global-payments-infrastructure-with-agreement-to-acquire-singapore-based-cross-border-payments-platform-tazapay" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">said</a>.</p><figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Circle has signed an agreement to acquire <a href="https://x.com/tazapay?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@Tazapay</a>. 60+ banking and fintech partners. 100+ payment markets. 60%+ stablecoin TPV as of July 31, 2026. This accelerates the breadth and depth of CPN globally. <a href="https://t.co/L1AufIzus7" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://t.co/L1AufIzus7</a></p>— Jeremy Allaire – jerallaire.arc (@jerallaire) <a href="https://x.com/jerallaire/status/2097284131352694951?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">September 8, 2026</a></blockquote></div></figure><p>You might also like: <a href="https://crypto.news/circle-adds-prepaid-fees-to-cctp-fast-transfer/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> Circle adds prepaid fees to CCTP Fast Transfer </a></p><h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="strong-circle-will-pay-400-million-through-class-a-shares-strong"><strong>Circle will pay $400 million through Class A shares</strong></h2><p>Circle disclosed the purchase terms through a Form 8-K <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1876042/000187604226000267/crcl-20260904.htm?utm_source=chatgpt.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">filing</a> with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The agreement was signed on Sept. 4 through Taurus Acquisition, an indirect wholly owned Circle subsidiary.</p><p>The $400 million consideration will consist of Circle Class A common stock. The final number of shares will be calculated using Circle’s volume-weighted average closing price over the 20 trading days preceding completion.</p><p>The price remains subject to adjustments for Tazapay’s unpaid debt, transaction expenses and available cash. Circle will initially withhold shares equal to 5% of the consideration for specified indemnification claims. Another 3% will be held for additional claims.</p><p>The first holdback is scheduled for release in stages over 18 months after closing. The additional shares could remain restricted for as long as four years, subject to any unresolved claims.</p><p>Circle also plans to grant $25 million in restricted stock units to selected Tazapay employees after completion. Those awards will vest in eight quarterly installments, beginning around 27 months after closing.</p><h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="strong-tazapay-adds-payout-rails-across-more-than-100-markets-strong"><strong>Tazapay adds payout rails across more than 100 markets</strong></h2><p>Tazapay provides cross-border payment infrastructure to payment service providers, financial institutions, online marketplaces and technology platforms. Its network includes more than 60 banking and fintech partners.</p><p>Circle said approximately 60% of Tazapay’s transaction volume already involves stablecoins. Combining the platform with USDC could connect blockchain settlement with local bank accounts and payment methods in markets where recipients still require domestic currencies.</p><p>Tazapay’s reported payment volume has expanded quickly. The company said in an August 2025 funding <a href="https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/tazapay-lands-strategic-investments-from-ripple-and-circle-signaling-a-new-era-for-cross-border-payments-809764386.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">release</a> that it processed more than $10 billion annually. Circle now places the figure above $25 billion.</p><p>Those numbers are company-reported metrics and have not been presented as independently audited transaction data. The companies also did not disclose Tazapay’s revenue, profit or contribution expected after completion.</p><p>Circle Ventures previously invested in Tazapay. The Singapore company also raised capital from Ripple, Peak XV Partners, Norinchukin Capital, GMO VenturePartners, January Capital and ARC180.</p><h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="strong-circle-tazapay-acquisition-extends-the-usdc-network-strong"><strong>Circle Tazapay acquisition extends the USDC network</strong></h2><p>Tazapay has worked as a design partner for Circle Payments Network since 2025. Circle introduced the network to support cross-border transactions using stablecoins and compatible domestic payment systems.</p><p>As crypto.news previously reported, <a href="https://crypto.news/circle-launches-circle-payments-network-for-real-time-stablecoin-payments/?utm_source=chatgpt.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Circle Payments Network introduced real-time stablecoin settlement</a> for business payments, remittances, treasury transfers and payroll. Buying Tazapay would give Circle direct ownership of infrastructure that already connects to that network.</p><p>Circle has also expanded through partnerships. In related coverage, <a href="https://crypto.news/usdc-supply-jumps-2b-as-circle-expands-while-usdt-quietly-shrinks/?utm_source=chatgpt.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Nium connected USDC settlement with payouts across 190 countries</a>, while a Fireblocks integration opened <a href="https://crypto.news/circle-brings-usdc-gateway-and-global-fiat-payouts-to-fireblocks/?utm_source=chatgpt.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">local currency payouts across more than 50 countries</a>.</p><p>The Tazapay transaction differs because Circle is acquiring the provider rather than connecting through a commercial partnership. Ownership could give Circle greater control over product development, routing and institutional integrations. Whether it produces those benefits depends on regulatory approval and successful integration.</p><p>Circle claimed the combination would help make USDC “the default payment rail for cross-border commerce.” That statement is forward-looking. USDC still competes with bank transfers, card networks, other stablecoins and regional payment systems.</p><h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="strong-regulatory-approval-remains-the-next-major-step-strong"><strong>Regulatory approval remains the next major step</strong></h2><p>MAS approval is the clearest outstanding requirement. The SEC filing also refers to other regulatory clearances, employee retention conditions and the absence of a material adverse change before closing.</p><p>The agreement allows either party to terminate the transaction if it has not closed within an initial nine-month period. That deadline may be extended, but not beyond 15 months, when specified regulatory approvals remain outstanding. The agreement does not include a termination fee.</p><p>Circle said Tazapay customers should experience no immediate changes to their services, APIs, pricing or support. The companies have not announced an integration schedule or identified which payment corridors will receive USDC support first.</p><p>Circle shares closed at $96.18 on Sept. 8, down approximately 5.8%. The shares traded between $95.20 and $101.14 during the session. The broader decline cannot be attributed solely to the acquisition without additional evidence.</p><figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img width="1024" height="570" src="https://media.crypto.news/2026/09/image-42-1024x570.webp" alt="Circle shares price chart, source: Google Finance" class="wp-image-14482146"><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"> Circle shares price chart, source: <a href="https://www.google.com/finance/beta/quote/CRCL:NYSE" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Google Finance</a></figcaption></figure><p>The next verified developments will likely include regulatory filings, MAS approval and Circle’s issuance of shares at closing. Circle must also file a prospectus supplement covering the resale of shares delivered to Tazapay sellers and equity holders.</p><p>Read more: <a href="https://crypto.news/bybit-launches-24-7-fx-perpetuals-with-100x-leverage/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> Bybit launches 24/7 FX perpetuals with 100x leverage </a></p>

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