Circle Internet Financial has announced the first cohort of recipients for its USDC Grant Program, aimed at funding early-stage projects that integrate USDC and utilize Circle's platform features like Programmable Wallets. The selected projects span various fields including DeFi, gaming, and payment solutions, demonstrating innovative uses of USDC and blockchain technology to address real-world issues. Noteworthy projects include DePlan, which adjusts pricing based on usage intensity; Fanpool, automating fantasy sports experiences in Nigeria; and Capa, connecting Latin Americans to global finance. Other grantees like GoBankless and Payy focus on facilitating cross-border payments and providing self-sovereign banking solutions, respectively. These projects reflect a diverse and technologically advanced approach to leveraging blockchain for financial innovation.