$20 billion US fintech Circle backs South African payments firm operating in 30 African markets
Circle Ventures, the investment arm of US-listed Circle Internet Group, has invested in South African payments company CrissCross as the American stablecoin group expands its exposure to Africa’s cross-border payments market. The investment was made through Stitch Group, the parent company of CrissCross.
By Ayodeji AdegboyegaSouth Africa

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Circle Ventures has invested in CrissCross through the African payments company’s parent, Stitch Group. [Circle ]
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- October 28, 2026
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