Latest Cryptocurrency Market News – Zebec Network announced on July 9, 2025, an enhanced partnership with Circle, the issuer of USDC, to integrate the stablecoin as the primary asset for its real-time payroll and payment streaming platform.
This collaboration strengthens Zebec’s mission to revolutionize financial transactions by enabling businesses and freelancers to process instant, low-cost payments globally.
USDC, with a $56 billion market cap, offers the stability and transparency needed for Zebec’s continuous settlement protocol, which streams payments by the second.
The partnership builds on Zebec’s existing infrastructure, which supports payroll, remittances, and subscription payments for over 500 enterprises, including startups in Web3 and traditional sectors.
By integrating USDC, Zebec reduces transaction costs compared to traditional systems like SWIFT, which average $9.61 for a $200 remittance. “Our goal is to make payments as seamless as streaming media,” said Zebec’s founder, Sam Thapaliya. Circle’s robust reserve backing and regulatory compliance, including monthly attestations, align with Zebec’s focus on trust and scalability.
The announcement follows Zebec’s integration with Fireblocks for secure wallet infrastructure, ensuring safe USDC transactions.
The partnership also taps into growing demand for stablecoin-based payroll in regions like Latin America, where 47% of crypto users prefer stablecoins for savings, per a 2024 Visa survey.
However, challenges include potential USDC de-pegging risks, as seen in past events like Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse, which briefly shook confidence.
Zebec’s market traction, with ZBCN trading volume up 15% post-announcement, reflects investor enthusiasm. As stablecoins become integral to DeFi and cross-border payments, Zebec’s Circle partnership positions it to compete with platforms like Ripple, though it must overcome scalability and regulatory hurdles to dominate the real-time payment space.
