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Grab, Southeast Asia’s Uber Rival, Ventures into Web3 with Circle

by Dan K
Sep 14, 2023 - 3:00 pm
in WEB 3.0
Grab and Circle executives at the launch event of Grab Web3 Wallet, displaying the app interface on a screen.

Collaborative Innovation

Grab, the largest tech startup in Southeast Asia, has joined forces with Circle, a prominent USDC issuer, to launch Web3 services in a pilot initiative in Singapore. Starting from September 14, eligible users in Singapore can enjoy an array of services through the “Grab Web3 Wallet” accessible within the Grab super app.

A New Era of Financial Services

Circle’s newly integrated Web3 platform in the Grab app aims to bridge traditional firms to the future, encouraging the adoption of stablecoins, digital assets, and smart contracts. This integration marks a significant stride in the financial sector, blending conventional financial services with blockchain technology’s novelty.

Rewards and Collectibles

The pilot phase offers users the ability to set up blockchain-enabled wallets, where they can earn rewards and gather collectibles alongside using non-fungible token (NFT) vouchers. In the spotlight is the SG Pitstop Pack NFT vouchers redeemable at popular stores in Singapore during the imminent F1 Singapore Grand Prix.

Building Anticipation

News surrounding Grab’s Web3 services circulated last week, drawing considerable attention from industry experts who noticed a Web3 tab featuring an integrated cryptocurrency wallet on the Grab app’s interface as of September 7.

Industry Leader Remarks

Jeremy Allaire, Circle’s co-founder and CEO, expressed excitement over the venture on X (formerly Twitter). He emphasized the potential in seeing substantial Web2 companies embracing blockchain technologies. Allaire envisions this collaboration as a step closer to actualizing responsible digital asset innovation’s “full potential.”

Grab and Circle: A Backgrounder

Grab has been a dominant player since its inception in 2012, providing a spectrum of services including ride-hailing, food delivery, and digital payments in several Southeast Asian countries. With this collaboration, Grab hopes to add another feather to its cap, serving its extensive user base of over 187 million individuals in 330 cities.

Circle has been steadily growing its footprint in Singapore, having received a Major Payment Institution license from the Monetary Authority of Singapore recently in June 2023, which followed the official opening of its Singapore office in May. Circle continues its dedicated support to Singapore’s Web3 development, nurturing local talent through partnerships like the one with Tribe, a government-backed blockchain ecosystem builder.

Looking Ahead

As Grab and Circle solidify their partnership, the tech world watches with bated breath, anticipating the revolutionary changes this collaboration could bring, not just to Singapore but potentially setting a precedent for the global market. This alliance stands as a testament to the companies’ commitment to fostering innovation and driving the future of digital assets and technology.

Tags: AsiaCircleWeb3
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