ClearBank has signed a strategic framework agreement with a subsidiary of Circle to collaborate on initiatives across the European market.
The partnership will initially focus on expanding access to Circle’s fully reserved, MiCA-compliant stablecoins, USDC and EURC, through Circle Mint in Europe.
This positions ClearBank as an infrastructure provider for financial institutions and fintechs seeking compliant, multi-currency stablecoin solutions for payments, treasury, and liquidity operations.
ClearBank also plans to become one of the first European banks to join the Circle Payments Network (CPN), which enables near-instant global value transfers with blockchain transparency.
By integrating with Circle’s infrastructure, including Circle Mint and CPN, ClearBank aims to connect its cloud-native banking platform with Circle’s settlement network, supporting faster and lower-cost cross-border transactions.
Both firms are also exploring further use cases such as stablecoin-based treasury solutions and tokenised asset settlement integrations to support the development of future financial services.
Mark Fairless, Chief Executive Officer at ClearBank, said:
“Joining Circle Payments Network will be a significant milestone in ClearBank’s evolution as a cross-border payments innovator. Circle is redefining how money moves globally, and this collaboration will bring together our strengths in regulated banking infrastructure with their leadership in digital currency technology.”
Sanja Kon, Vice President of Partnerships & Business Development, EMEA at Circle, said:
“In addition, our collaboration will expand access to USDC and EURC, enabling faster settlement, greater transparency, and new financial services built on open, programmable money.”
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