Cross-border stablecoin payment company Sphere completes $5 million financing, led by Coinbase Ventures and others

On December 12th, cross-border stablecoin payment company Sphere completed a $5 million financing round, led by Coinbase Ventures and Kraken Ventures. The funds raised will be used for further investment in regulatory compliance and risk management capabilities. Sphere was founded by Arnold Lee and Luigi Charles in 2022 and enables stablecoin cross-border payments between enterprises through partnerships with global fintech companies and licensed remittance service providers. Stablecoins can also be exchanged for local fiat currency at the destination.

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