Circle Foundation grants support UN Digital Hub to use regulated stablecoins for faster, transparent humanitarian payments.
Circle Foundation Funds United Nations Digital Hub to Scale Regulated Stablecoins for Aid
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Circle Foundation announced at the World Economic Forum in Davos on January 21, 2026 a first international grant to UNHCR’s Digital Hub of Treasury Solutions (DHoTS) to help integrate regulated stablecoins and next‑generation digital financial infrastructure across 15 UN agencies for faster, traceable and lower‑cost aid delivery.
The grant builds on UNHCR’s USDC pilots and targets near‑instant cross‑border transfers, local‑currency conversion integrations, programmable disbursements and system‑wide transparency, with initial pilots showing up to 20% cost savings and implementation subject to agency governance, regulatory considerations and jurisdictional rules.
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🧭 FAQs
• What did Circle Foundation announce in Davos? A grant to UNHCR’s DHoTS to integrate regulated stablecoins across UN systems.
• Which UN agencies will benefit from the grant? DHoTS now includes 15 agencies such as UNDP, IOM and WMO.
• What financial impact did UNHCR pilots report? Initial blockchain‑based pilots showed promising cost savings up to 20%.
• How will stablecoins be converted for local use in countries? Conversion will use integrations with banks, mobile‑money operators and fintech partners in local jurisdictions.
