Core Insights - Circle Foundation has announced its first international grant to support the UN's Digital Hub of Treasury Solutions (DHoTS), aimed at improving monetary value transfers across the UN system [1][2] - The DHoTS initiative, launched in 2021 by UNHCR, has expanded to include 15 UN agencies and focuses on creating an integrated Financial Gateway to enhance financial resilience [2][4] - The partnership aims to modernize humanitarian finance by integrating digital financial infrastructure, including regulated stablecoins, to improve efficiency and accountability in aid distribution [3][5] Group 1: Circle Foundation and DHoTS - Circle Foundation's grant builds on previous collaborations with UNHCR, particularly in pioneering USDC-based aid payouts for displaced Ukrainians [2][4] - The initiative is expected to unlock recurring savings and strengthen trust in global aid through enhanced transparency and accountability [3][4] - The global humanitarian aid system currently moves $38 billion annually but relies on outdated financial systems, which DHoTS aims to modernize [6] Group 2: Benefits of Digital Financial Infrastructure - The integration of digital financial infrastructure is projected to reduce costs and delays associated with traditional banking methods [9] - The use of regulated stablecoins for program payments is anticipated to improve transparency and build more inclusive financial systems [5][6] - DHoTS will enable near-instant cross-border transfers and automate manual processes, easing operational burdens for UN agencies [9]
Circle Foundation and United Nations Aid Agencies Partner to Transform Global Aid Delivery and Transparency