Hana integrates with MoneyGram Ramps to provide users with instant stablecoin-to-cash withdrawals
Australian fintech Hana, the crypto money app built for everyday use, have announced a partnership with MoneyGram, a leading global payments network for consumers, businesses, and communities. Through this partnership, Hana has integrated with MoneyGram Ramps to provide its users with instant stablecoin-to-cash withdrawals across Southeast Asia.
By connecting to the MoneyGram network, Hana users can now withdraw USDC on Stellar, a USD-denominated stablecoin, and pick up cash at any participating MoneyGram location. It’s a direct bridge between global digital dollars and local economies: safe, simple, and designed for real people.
Mark Jones (pictured), Founder of Hana, said, “This partnership aligns the speed of blockchain with the practical use case of cash. Now, anyone in Southeast Asia can receive USDC, store it safely in the Hana app, and withdraw it in local currency within minutes. This is what real financial access looks like.”
From Digital Dollars to Real-World Access
Remittance flows to Southeast Asia are projected to reach nearly US $100 Billion in 2025, growing at more than 8% annually. Millions of people across the region rely on cross-border payments for income and family support. Yet, most daily transactions still rely on cash, leaving many without easy access to digital financial tools.
By integrating MoneyGram’s trusted cash network, the Stellar network’s fast and low-cost settlement layer, Hana’s simple, all-in-one crypto wallet, this partnership makes stablecoins usable in daily life for freelancers, families, and small businesses in Southeast Asia.
“MoneyGram has always focused on connecting people to the global economy. By connecting Hana to our global cash off-ramp for digital assets, we’re expanding access to stable, digital dollars through trusted local networks, making it easier to get cash into user hands in minutes,” said Carsten Bender, Director Web3 Growth & GTM at MoneyGram.
For users, the integration offers:
- A fast, trusted way to turn crypto into cash, no banks or exchanges required.
- Instant access to stable value that can be held, sent, or withdrawn as needed.
- A simple cash off-ramp for freelancers and remittance receivers.
Commenting on the partnership, Raja Chakravorti, Chief Business Officer at Stellar Development Foundation, said, “Partnerships like this prove what open networks were built for. Being able to easily turn crypto into cash enables the accessibility needed to change crypto from just an idea to an everyday utility. Together with USDC, Hana and MoneyGram are unlocking financial access at scale.”
Making Crypto Work Like Money
To use the service, users simply open the Hana Wallet app, select the ‘Withdraw USDC’ option, and choose a nearby participating MoneyGram location for cash pickup. The process requires no exchange accounts, involves no waiting periods, and includes no hidden fees.
“Hana was created to make crypto feel like money for everyday people. With our MoneyGram Ramps integration, anyone in Southeast Asia can now turn digital dollars into cash, hold it safely, and actually use it. That’s financial freedom in practice,” Jones added.
Following the launch in Southeast Asia, Hana plans to expand stablecoin-to-cash access via MoneyGram Ramps to additional key markets, tapping into MoneyGram’s network across 180+ countries.
Disclaimer:
The MoneyGram cash-to-crypto service described in this release is not available in Australia and is not being offered to Australian residents. Hana is not authorised to provide, market, or make available this service in Australia, which may constitute a ‘financial product’ under ASIC INFO 225 (given it pertains to a currency stablecoin), under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth).
Hana is not licensed by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) or registered with AUSTRAC to provide this service in Australia. Any future availability will be subject to applicable Australian licensing, registration and regulatory requirements.
