Hey all,

At EthCC Cannes 2025, we introduced something we believe is a first of its kind – a seamless, non-custodial way to receive global payments and spend them locally, all from one stablecoin wallet. Built in partnership with Noah, this upgrade to MiniPay will turn stablecoins into a truly usable day-to-day money tool – not just a digital savings hack.

Get paid like a local in 50+ countries across the world 

Let’s be real: stablecoins have been around for a while, but they weren’t really practical for most people. If you wanted to get paid in USD from abroad, you needed a US bank account. If you wanted to spend stablecoins, you had to cash out through third-party apps, jump through hoops, or rely on custodians. It was slow, fragmented, and often costly.

We’re changing that – by debuting virtual USD and EUR accounts (powered by Noah) soon available directly inside MiniPay.

That means you will be able to:

• Get paid like a local through global banking rails (ACH, SEPA, etc.)
• Instantly receive digital dollars (USDT, USDC, or cUSD) into your MiniPay wallet
• Use your balance natively to pay via trusted local methods like M-Pesa, Pix, or mobile bank transfers – without ever converting or cashing out 

This is made possible by our new partnership with Noah – a leading global payments platform that connects fiat rails and local payment systems through a single, integrated engine. Noah will be the infrastructure under the hood of MiniPay, powering a smooth, familiar experience for millions of users across Africa, LATAM, and Asia.

Spend instantly with local payment methods

From there, it gets even better. Your stablecoin balance isn’t just for holding. You’ll be able to spend it natively using local payment methods you already know and trust. Like Pix in Brazil or M-Pesa in Kenya. No need to cash out or to convert – just open MiniPay, tap “Pay,” and go.

In many places, credit cards aren’t the norm. Local methods dominate daily life, and now, your MiniPay wallet speaks their language. Top up your airtime, cover your electricity bill, or send money to a friend across town – all in just a few taps.

Why this matters for you

This is what real stablecoin utility looks like: simple, mobile-first, and built for people who need it most. MiniPay works even on low-bandwidth connections. It’s non-custodial, so your money stays yours. And because we’re built on Celo, transactions are fast and fees are tiny.

Whether you’re a freelancer in Nairobi, a gig worker in São Paulo, or a parent sending money home – this means more control, fewer fees, and instant access to your money when you need it.

With over 8 million wallets activated and 200 million transactions processed so far, we’ve seen how much impact MiniPay can have. This takes everything to the next level: Real money, real use, real people.

The update is going to be available within MiniPay soon. 

If you’re excited to try it for yourself – download MiniPay, discover how digital dollars can power your day and stay tuned for the updates! 

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