Money should move as freely as the internet, instant, borderless, and without friction.
But in Africa and across emerging markets, that’s rarely the reality.
Ask any founder, startup, or SME owner who has tried to move money internationally: the pain is real. Transactions get stuck for days. FX fees eat into margins. Compliance hurdles feel endless. And in a world where customers expect speed, every delayed payment is lost revenue.
That’s the problem we’re tackling head-on.
Today, we’re excited to announce a major update to the Maplerad platform: Stablecoin deposits, onramps, and offramps, now live for USDC, USDT, and PYUSD.
This is more than just a product update. It’s the next step in building truly borderless payments for businesses across Africa and beyond.
What are Stablecoins?
Stablecoins are digital currencies pegged to traditional fiat (like the US dollar). They are becoming the backbone of modern finance. In 2024 alone, stablecoin transfer volume reached $27.6 trillion, according to cex.io. This figure surpassed the annual transaction volumes of major payment networks like Visa and Mastercard. This surge in stablecoin transfer volume indicates growing confidence in stablecoins as a financial instrument.
Why? Because they solve the very problems businesses struggle with every day:
Faster settlements: No waiting days for funds to clear.
Borderless transactions: Send and receive value globally without friction.
Lower FX headaches: Bypass unnecessary conversions and volatility.
Accessibility: Reach customers and partners who may not have access to traditional banking.
However, for most businesses, using stablecoins has been complicated, fragmented, and risky. Juggling multiple wallets, worrying about compliance, and converting to local currency can quickly become a nightmare.
That’s where Maplerad steps in.
What You Can Do With Maplerad Stablecoin Support
With this new update, Maplerad businesses can now:
✅ Accept stablecoin deposits (USDC, USDT, PYUSD) directly into their Maplerad account.
✅ Off-ramp seamlessly into fiat whenever you need local currency.
✅ On-ramp seamlessly into stablecoin when you need digital dollars.
✅ Settle instantly without worrying about volatility or costly conversions.
✅ Integrate once, build globally with Maplerad’s simple, developer-friendly API.
How It Works
Getting started is simple.
Generate a deposit address via our API.
Track stablecoin payments in real-time through your Maplerad dashboard.
Settle balances instantly, either in fiat or stablecoin.
All this happens within the same secure, compliant infrastructure Maplerad is known for. Explore the docs here 🔗
Note: All listed coins are available Solana Network
Real Life Impact For Businesses
Imagine this:
A Kenyan e-commerce brand receives a payment in USDC from a US customer and off-ramps instantly into Kenyan Shillings to pay local suppliers.
A Nigerian SaaS startup bills clients globally in stablecoins, avoiding weeks of waiting for international wire transfers.
A Ghanaian fintech builds an in-app wallet where users can top up with stablecoins and spend seamlessly with Maplerad-issued virtual cards.
These aren’t futuristic scenarios, they’re possibilities available today.
The Future of Money
We believe stablecoins unlock a new layer of financial access and inclusion. They bring the promise of a truly global, 24/7, always-on money movement.
By adding stablecoin support, Maplerad makes it possible for businesses of all sizes to accept, hold, and move digital funds just as easily as traditional currency, without building complex infrastructure or taking unnecessary risks.
And this is just the beginning. More currencies. More rails. More opportunities for businesses to operate like true global players.
Stablecoins are here. The future of payments is borderless.🚀
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