Circle Internet Group, Inc. (NYSE:CRCL) announced a partnership with Grammy Award-winning artist, producer and composer Wyclef Jean, who joins as Circle’s Global Culture Advisor.
This marks the beginning of a strategic partnership to showcase communities around the world using stablecoin technology and realize Circle’s mission through storytelling and performance.
Together, Circle and Wyclef will connect the diaspora, art and innovation, showing how a more open and inclusive financial system can expand access to new opportunities around the world.
“We are proud to welcome Wyclef Jean as our Global Culture Advisor,” said Kash Razzaghi, Circle’s Chief Commercial Officer. “His artistry, activism, and entrepreneurial spirit embody the human-centered innovation that defines Circle. Wyclef’s voice transcends genres and borders, making him the perfect partner to help us show how—when brought together—culture and technology can increase global economic prosperity.”
“The currency of culture is having more immediate access to what belongs to you, whether it’s your finances or the music you create,” said Wyclef Jean. “That’s what drew me to Circle. Their mission-driven products and services empower people to own their financial future, creating a more connected and fair system that opens new doors for communities around the world.”
Launching globally in 2026, Circle and Wyclef will use immersive content to highlight how communities in emerging markets are using USDC in practical and innovative ways – from receiving near-instant cross-border payments to growing small businesses with transparent dollar-denominated stablecoins. Through intimate on-site conversations, Wyclef will connect with global stablecoin users to understand how payment stablecoins have changed the way they spend, save and create.
As Circle’s Global Culture Advisor, Wyclef will serve as Circle’s cultural advisor and co-create storytelling and new community activities as part of Circle’s ongoing USDC campaigns. Circle and Wyclef are forging a new kind of collaboration, turning financial technology into a cultural bridge between people, purpose and prosperity.
Featured Image: Wyclef Jean. Credit: Felix Glasmeyer