Circle Internet Financial has partnered with Bahrain-based fintech innovator INFINIOS to expand digital payment services across the Middle East and beyond, capturing a surging corporate appetite for faster, more efficient cross-border money movement.
As part of the strategic agreement, INFINIOS will directly integrate Circle’s payment infrastructure, including its USDC and EURC stablecoins, wallet services, and payment tools. The companies said the partnership will help businesses manage payments, treasury operations, and other financial services through a single platform.
Circle infrastructure targets regional payment growth
INFINIOS plans to integrate Circle’s technology as it expands services for businesses and financial institutions. The partnership will support cross-border payments, liquidity management, merchant settlements, and tokenized financial products.
The companies also said they will focus on meeting regulatory requirements, including know-your-customer (KYC), anti-money laundering (AML), and data protection standards.
The deal comes as demand for digital financial services continues to grow across the Middle East. Businesses are looking for faster and more efficient ways to move money across borders, while financial institutions are increasingly exploring blockchain-based payment and settlement systems.
INFINIOS Chief Executive Officer Sherif Abdelsalam said the partnership will help the company strengthen its service offering and support the region’s evolving digital finance sector.
Circle’s Managing Director for the Middle East and Africa, Dr. Saeeda Jaffar, said businesses and financial institutions are seeking more modern infrastructure to move funds globally. She said the collaboration will expand access to Circle’s stablecoin-based payment, treasury, and embedded finance services across the region.
Gulf region becomes key stablecoin market
The partnership comes as the Middle East emerges as a key market for stablecoins and digital payment infrastructure. Countries such as Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates have introduced regulatory frameworks aimed at supporting digital asset businesses while maintaining oversight of the sector.
Bahrain and the UAE were among the first countries in the region to introduce regulatory frameworks for fintech and digital assets. Bahrain’s central bank launched a fintech sandbox, while Abu Dhabi Global Market established rules for digital asset businesses, helping attract financial technology companies to the Gulf.
The push for faster cross-border payments has been a key driver of digital finance adoption in the region. Businesses that rely on international trade and remittances often face higher costs and longer settlement times through traditional payment networks.
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