Gcash是菲律宾最大的数字钱包，现在支持Circle的USDC Stablecoin

GCASH是菲律宾最大的数字钱包，现在支持Circle的USDC Stablecoin。用户可以通过钱包的应用程序内加密平台GCRypto访问新功能。

Good morning, everyone! ☕ Today's good news story comes from the Philippines, where GCash, the largest digital wallet in the country, has just added support for Circle's USDC.

早上好，大家！ ☕今天的好消息来自菲律宾，该国最大的数字钱包GCash刚刚增加了对Circle USDC的支持。

You can now access the new feature through GCrypto, the wallet's in-app crypto platform. This allows Filipinos to buy, hold, and send USDC, a digital dollar that is pegged to the U.S. dollar.

现在，您可以通过钱包的应用程序内加密平台GCRypto访问新功能。这使菲律宾人可以购买，持有和发送USDC，这是一种固定在美元的数字美元。

The new offering supports financial transactions without traditional banks.

新产品支持没有传统银行的金融交易。

According to local reports, the GCash USDC integration was announced as part of the company's broader effort to expand its crypto services.

根据当地的报告，GCASH USDC集成是该公司扩大加密服务的更广泛努力的一部分。

“By offering easy access to digital dollars, we empower our users with a stable and globally recognized financial asset,” said Arjun Varma, Group Head of Wealth Management at GCash.

GCASH财富管理集团负责人Arjun Varma说：“通过提供轻松获得数字美元的访问，我们可以通过稳定且全球认可的金融资产为用户提供权力。”

This quote was highlighted in a report by PH Tech Spotlight, which covered the announcement.

PH Tech Spotlight的一份报告中强调了这句话，该报告涵盖了公告。

Chart: CoinMarketCap

图表：CoinMarketCap

Circle's USDC is pegged to the U.S. dollar and is less volatile than cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum. This makes USDC more suitable for regular payments and storing value.

Circle的USDC与美元固定在一起，比比特币和以太坊等加密货币的波动性较小。这使USDC更适合定期付款和存储价值。

The GCash USDC integration aims to serve millions of users in the Philippines, where banking services are often costly or unavailable.

GCASH USDC集成旨在为菲律宾的数百万用户提供服务，那里的银行服务通常是昂贵或不可用的。

Jeremy Allaire, CEO of Circle, highlighted the scale of the integration.

Circle首席执行官Jeremy Allaire强调了整合的规模。

"Largest and most widely used digital money app in the Philippines, @gcashofficial announced support for USDC in their mobile wallet. Another ~100M users being brought into Circle's stablecoin network."

@GcashOfficial在菲律宾最大，最广泛使用的数字货币应用程序在其移动钱包中宣布了对USDC的支持。另一个约1000万用户被带入Circle的Stablecoin网络。”

Largest and most widely used digital money app in Philippines, @gcashofficial announced support for USDC in their mobile wallet.

@GcashOfficial在菲律宾最大，最广泛使用的数字货币应用程序在其移动钱包中宣布了对USDC的支持。

Another ~100M users being brought into Circle's stablecoin network. https://t.co/A8g0Z9bR7Z

另一个约1000万用户被带入Circle的Stablecoin网络。 https://t.co/a8g0z9br7z

— Jeremy Allaire (@jeremyallaire) August 24, 2023

-Jeremy Allaire（@jeremyallaire）2023年8月24日

USDC stablecoin reserves are held by regulated institutions. These reserves are regularly audited by third-party firms to verify their accuracy. This process helps to ensure that the stablecoin remains fully backed and transparent.

USDC Stablecoin储备由受监管的机构持有。这些储备会经常由第三方公司审核，以验证其准确性。此过程有助于确保稳定的稳定性保持完全支持和透明。

Some users in the Philippines expressed concerns about existing financial systems. One comment on X, formerly Twitter, described the country's payment networks as "some of the worst rails and ramps in the world."

菲律宾的一些用户对现有金融系统表示担忧。对X（以前是Twitter）的一评论将该国的支付网络描述为“世界上最糟糕的轨道和坡道”。

The GCash USDC integration provides users with an alternative that avoids traditional payment delays. However, the adoption of Circle's USDC may still face friction.

GCASH USDC集成为用户提供了避免传统付款延迟的替代方案。但是，Circle USDC的采用仍然可能面临摩擦。

Issues of transparency during transactions were also raised. Ignas, a DeFi researcher, stated, "Crypto payments failed for one small reason that needs fixing: When sending USDC, let the recipient see the transaction but not your address."

交易期间的透明度问题也提出了。 Defi研究人员IGNAS表示：“加密付款失败，原因是需要修复的小原因：发送USDC时，让收件人看到交易，而不是您的地址。”

This concern highlights the challenge of maintaining privacy while using public blockchain networks. For daily transactions, showing wallet addresses can discourage regular use.

这种关注凸显了在使用公共区块链网络时保持隐私的挑战。对于每日交易，显示钱包地址可能会定期使用。

Circle's is expanding USDC stablecoin access in markets outside the U.S. The partnership with GCash brings the digital dollar to over 100 million users in Southeast Asia.

Circle's正在扩大美国以外市场的USDC Stablecoin访问权限，与GCASH的合作伙伴关系将数字美元带给了东南亚以上的1亿用户。

Circle's USDC now competes directly with other major stablecoins like Tether (CRYPTO: USDT) and is used by crypto exchange FTX. Meanwhile, traditional banking giants like Bank of America (NYSE:BAC) are venturing into the realm of stablecoin services. These developments showcase the increasing activity in stablecoin adoption across both fintech and banking sectors.

Circle的USDC现在直接与Tether（Crypto：USDT）等其他主要稳定股竞争，并由Crypto Exchange FTX使用。同时，像美国银行（NYSE：BAC）这样的传统银行巨头正在进入Stablecoin服务领域。这些发展展示了金融科技领域和银行业采用Stablecoin的活动的日益增加。

The GCash USDC integration allows users to buy, hold, and send the digital dollar without needing a separate crypto exchange. The feature is part of the GCrypto platform, which is accessible inside the GCash app.

GCASH USDC集成使用户可以购买，持有和发送数字美元，而无需单独的加密交易所。该功能是GCRypto平台的一部分，该平台可在GCASH应用程序中访问。

One user on X noted the significance of the move.

X上的一个用户指出了此举的重要性。

"GCash's USDC move puts a global digital dollar in 100 million Filipino hands. Stablecoins might just leapfrog banks in places like this."

“ GCASH的USDC举动将全球数字美元投入了1亿菲律宾手中。Stablecoins可能只是在这样的地方超越银行。”