Canadian fintech company Nuvei Corporation today announced the launch of an innovative blockchain-based payment solution for merchants across Latin America (LATAM).
Through Nuvei’s partnerships with Rain, a vertically integrated issuing partner for global platforms, BitGo, the leading digital asset custodian and wallet solutions provider, and Visa, Nuvei is enabling businesses to utilize stablecoins – including USD Coin (USDC) – for faster global settlement and reduced reliance on traditional payments rails.
By collaborating with Rain, BitGo, and Visa, Nuvei delivers a seamless and secure blockchain payment experience that empowers LATAM merchants to use their physical or virtual card supported by Visa to make payments using stablecoins from a digital asset wallet anywhere Visa is accepted. The solution benefits from Visa’s wide acceptance and simplifies corporate treasury management, offering faster cross-border transactions, secure digital asset custody, reduced currency complexity, and improved operational liquidity.
“Nuvei empowers businesses to connect more deeply with their customers through innovative payments solutions,” commented Nuvei Chair and CEO Philip Fayer. “By integrating stablecoin technology into our payment platform for B2B settlement we’re ensuring our merchants continually receive unparalleled flexibility, security, and global reach.”
Rain Co-founder and CEO Farooq Malik added:
“Our innovative platform connects traditional financial rails with the digital asset ecosystem, providing frictionless transactions for B2B and stablecoin payments. This partnership with Nuvei represents a significant step in making blockchain-based payments more accessible and flexible for businesses in Latin America.”
Luis Ayala, Director at BitGo, commented:
“As a leader in digital asset custody and infrastructure, we’re excited to support Nuvei’s expansion into blockchain payments. Our institutional-grade security and comprehensive digital asset services will help businesses in Latin America leverage stablecoin technology with confidence and operational efficiency.”
Year-to-date, Nuvei’s expansion of services in LATAM include being the first global payments service provider to offer direct local acquiring in Colombia, implementing local acquiring services in Mexico, and acquiring a Payment Institution license in Brazil.
