Circle’s USDC Poised to Enter China’s Blockchain Trade System via Ant Group

A quiet but significant shift is underway in China’s digital finance scene. Ant International, the global arm of Ant Group, is preparing to link Circle’s USDC stablecoin to its blockchain infrastructure — a step that could reshape how cross-border payments are handled in Asia’s largest fintech ecosystem.

Although still awaiting final regulatory clearance in the U.S., the integration marks a rare intersection of a U.S.-issued stablecoin and a Chinese financial network. Ant’s blockchain already processes billions in global transactions, and the addition of USDC may enable quicker and more transparent settlement flows, especially in trade finance.