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Wizz Financial Executes First Stablecoin-Powered Cross-Border Transaction

Wizz Financial Executes First Stablecoin-Powered Cross-Border Transaction

DeFi PlanetDeFi Planet2026/03/12 12:33
By:DeFi Planet

Wizz Financial has completed its first stablecoin-powered cross-border payment originating from the United States, marking a major step in the firm’s effort to integrate blockchain technology into global remittance and treasury operations.

The transaction was carried out in partnership with BitGo and its regulated subsidiary, BitGo Bank & Trust, an OCC-regulated digital asset trust bank. The payment enables near-real-time transfers to receiving markets in up to 80 countries through the company’s Wizz Cross Border USA platform.

Stablecoin payments enable fast cross-border transfers by allowing businesses or individuals to send funds directly to a recipient’s digital wallet over public blockchains, without relying on banks or traditional wire networks. Transactions are typically finalized within seconds or minutes, reducing costs and delays while providing transparent and accessible global payments.

Stablecoins power faster cross-border settlements

Under the partnership, Wizz Financial uses BitGo’s institutional wallet infrastructure and trading services to convert fiat currency into stablecoins. This process allows funds to move through blockchain rails, reducing settlement delays that traditionally affect international remittances.

The integration aims to deliver faster transactions, improved transparency, and more efficient liquidity management for global payments. According to the companies, stablecoin rails can replace multi-day settlement cycles with near-instant transfers while maintaining compliance with existing financial regulations.

The Wizz Cross Border USA platform is now live, allowing outbound payments from the United States to global markets. The system also provides ACH-type account access for non-U.S. users, enabling international customers to interact more easily with the U.S. payment infrastructure.

Fintech firms expand blockchain payment infrastructure

Executives from both companies said the milestone reflects growing adoption of blockchain technology in global financial services. The infrastructure supports a range of use cases, including remittances, treasury operations, corporate settlements, and digital payment programs.

Wizz Financial said it plans to expand its stablecoin-powered corridors and collaborate with banks, regulators, and payment networks to scale blockchain-based cross-border services.

Founded to modernize international money movement, the company operates across several regions, including the United States, the Gulf Cooperation Council, Southeast Asia, and India, offering digital wallets, remittance services, and foreign exchange infrastructure to global customers.

Notably, the stablecoin sector reached a new all-time high, with a total market capitalization of $312 billion, according to crypto analyst Patrick Scott.

 

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