Circle Partners with ACI Worldwide for USDC Integration in Colombia
Circle's USDC stablecoin is set to pilot in Colombia's instant payments network through a collaboration with ACI Worldwide.
Circle's USDC stablecoin is set to pilot in Colombia's instant payments network through a collaboration with ACI Worldwide. USDC (USDC) is trading at ₹95.22 ($0.9995). This is an original Token Times brief based on reporting by Decrypt, with live market data added, as of Tue, 27 Oct 2026 19:00:02 UTC.
This integration could accelerate crypto adoption in Latin America by enabling faster and more efficient cross-border transactions using USDC. It also marks a strategic expansion of stablecoin use in emerging markets.
- Circle collaborates with ACI Worldwide to pilot USDC in Colombia's instant payments network.
- USDC market cap stands at $71.09B with stable price performance.
- The move aims to enhance cross-border transaction efficiency in Latin America.
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- Circle Partners with ACI Worldwide for USDC Integration in Colombia — this brief
Circle, the issuer of the 
USDC stablecoin, is partnering with payments technology firm ACI Worldwide to integrate USDC into Colombia's instant payments network. This collaboration aims to facilitate faster and more efficient cross-border transactions using the USDC stablecoin.
The pilot program will test the feasibility of using USDC for settlement within Colombia's existing payment infrastructure. This move is part of Circle's broader strategy to expand the use of its stablecoin in international markets, particularly in regions like Latin America where there is high demand for efficient cross-border payment solutions.
Currently, USDC has a circulating supply of $71.21 billion according to DeFiLlama, with a market cap of $71.09 billion. The coin's price has remained relatively stable, with a 24-hour change of +0.02% and a 7-day change of -0.03%.
The total cryptocurrency market cap is $2.76 trillion, with 
Bitcoin showing a modest 24-hour increase of 0.19%. The market's Fear & Greed index stands at 48, indicating a neutral sentiment.
This development is significant as it could pave the way for wider adoption of stablecoins in Latin America, potentially transforming the region's financial landscape. The pilot's outcome will be closely watched by industry stakeholders to gauge the effectiveness of integrating crypto into traditional payment systems.
Since this brief published about 1 hour ago, USDC (USDC) has moved from ₹95.22$0.9995 to ₹95.22$0.9995 — -0.01%.
The chart plots USDC's price: grey is the move before this brief published, the vertical dashed line marks the moment it published, the horizontal dashed line is the price then, and the coloured area is the move since — from Token Times's market data (daily resolution). It shows what happened after the news, not that the news caused it; many factors move prices. Not financial advice.
At today's peer-to-peer rate, 1 USDC ≈ ₹99.26 (about $0.9995), up 0.0% over 24 hours. The rupee itself trades about 4.2% above the official rate on the P2P market, so a Indian buyer's effective cost differs from the headline dollar price.
Live market data
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Figures and sectors in this story, checked live against on-chain aggregators · October 27, 2026.
Token Times reads these figures directly from on-chain aggregators (DeFiLlama, mempool.space) at build time — independent of what any outlet reported. Sector totals aggregate every protocol DeFiLlama tracks in that category. Values are live and will change.
Circle Partners with ACI Worldwide for USDC Integration in C — questions & answers
What is the purpose of the USDC integration in Colombia?
The integration aims to facilitate faster and more efficient cross-border transactions using USDC within Colombia's instant payments network.
How will the USDC pilot in Colombia work?
The pilot will test the feasibility of using USDC for settlement within Colombia's existing payment infrastructure through a partnership with ACI Worldwide.
What is the current market cap of USDC?
USDC has a circulating supply of $71.21 billion and a market cap of $71.09 billion.
How much is 1 USDC worth in rupee today?
About ₹99.26 at the live peer-to-peer (P2P) USDT rate, which is what Indians typically trade at — equivalent to roughly $0.9995. The rupee price moves with both USDC's US-dollar price and the USDT/INR rate; use our USDC in rupee page for any amount.
Which outlets reported this story?
This is an original Token Times brief that synthesises reporting from Decrypt. It is not a copy of any one article — follow the source links above for the original reporting.
Original summary — not financial advice. This is an original Token Times brief that summarises a development reported elsewhere and adds live market data for context; it is not the original article and reproduces no part of it. Follow the source link above for full details. Crypto is volatile and high-risk — always do your own research.