Circle Internet Group announced a strategic integration of its Circle Payments Network (CPN) with South Korean financial services provider Hecto Financial, aiming to enable stablecoin-based payments in the region.

  • This integration supports Circle's 2026 product vision focused on scaling the CPN infrastructure.
  • Despite the announcement, CRCL shares closed down 4.59% at $56.16, weighed down by broader negative sentiment in the crypto equity sector.