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BVNK
Accelerating global money movement

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BVNK
Company Overview.
Year Founded 2021
Status Private
Specialties Payment Infrastructure, Stablecoin, BaaS
Company Size 201-500 Employees
Industry Financial Services
Location San Francisco, USA
Description.

BVNK is a UK-based stablecoin payments infrastructure company founded in 2021 by Jesse Hemson-Struthers (CEO), Donald Jackson (CTO), and Chris Harmse (CBO). The company enables businesses to send, receive, convert, and store stablecoins and fiat currency through its API-first platform, targeting enterprise clients with a minimum monthly payment volume of €500,000. BVNK processes over $25 billion in annualized volume and has served notable clients including Worldpay, dLocal, Deel, Circle, and Lianlian Global.

BVNK offers a comprehensive suite of payment products including managed payments with built-in custody and liquidity, embedded white-label wallets, virtual IBAN accounts in EUR/GBP/USD, payment orchestration, cross-border payment services, merchant payments with automatic fiat conversion, trading and treasury management with 24/7 liquidity, and compliance tools. The company holds 25+ regulatory licenses globally including Electronic Money Institution and Crypto-Asset Service Provider authorizations from Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) under MiCA regulations, US FinCEN registration, and multiple US state money transmitter licenses. BVNK is ISO 27001:2022 and SOC 2 Type II certified for security compliance. The company has raised $90 million in total funding from investors including Visa, Coinbase Ventures, Tiger Global, DRW, Haun Ventures, and Blockchain.com Ventures, and is currently being acquired by Mastercard for up to $1.8 billion.

Key Infrastructure.
Managed Payments Complete stablecoin payment infrastructure service providing end-to-end custody, liquidity, and regulatory licensing. Enables businesses to send, receive, convert, store, and manage stablecoins and fiat currency through a unified platform with full compliance coverage.
Embedded Wallets White-label wallet solution allowing businesses to embed fully branded wallet functionality for their customers. Users can send, receive, hold and convert between fiat and stablecoins directly within the business's application while BVNK handles all compliance and infrastructure.
Virtual Accounts IBAN-denominated virtual bank accounts providing EUR, GBP, and USD capabilities for receiving domestic and international payments. Allows businesses to accept fiat payments directly into their BVNK account with full transaction tracking and reporting.
Payment Orchestration Enterprise-grade automation layer for managing complex fiat and stablecoin transaction flows in-house. Leverages BVNK's Layer1 infrastructure to orchestrate custody, payments, and liquidity across multiple blockchain and fiat rails with customizable rules and smart routing.
Cross-Border Payments Global payment distribution system enabling businesses to send money across 100+ countries using stablecoins as the source currency. Reduces settlement times from days to minutes whileeliminating intermediaries and correspondent bank fees.
Merchant Payments Integrated payment solution allowing merchants to accept stablecoin payments with automatic conversion to fiat settlement. Supports popular Point-of-Sale integrations and provides instant settlement with guaranteed exchange rates.
Additional Features.
25+ Global Licenses
Comprehensive regulatory portfolio holding Electronic Money Institution and Crypto-Asset Service Provider licenses across Malta, UK, and multiple US states with full MiCA compliance under EU Regulation 2023/1114.
SOC 2 Type II
Third-party audited security standard providing assurance on security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy controls for enterprise clients.
MiCA Authorization
Full Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) authorization from Malta Financial Services Authority allowing BVNK to operate legally across all EU member states with harmonized regulatory compliance.
REST API Platform
Developer-first approach with comprehensive REST API documentation, sandbox environments, webhooks, and SDKs for seamless integration into existing enterprise systems and workflows.
Multi-Rail Architecture
Sophisticated payment routing supporting various domestic and international payment rails including SEPA, SWIFT, local clearing networks, and multiple blockchain networks for maximum payment flexibility.
24/7 Real-Time Settlement
True instant settlement capability enabling round-the-clock transfers within the BVNK ecosystem eliminating traditional banking delays and allowing immediate fund availability for business operations.

GENERAL Questions.

What does this company do?
BVNK provides enterprise-grade stablecoin payment infrastructure. It enables businesses to send, receive, convert, and store stablecoins and fiat currency through API-first platform. BVNK offers virtual IBAN accounts, embedded wallets, custody, compliance tools, and cross-border payment orchestration.
Who are their main clients?
BVNK serves enterprise clients including fintech companies, trading platforms, gaming operators, marketplaces, and payroll providers. Minimum requirement is €500,000 monthly payment volume. Notable clients include Worldpay, dLocal, Deel, and Circle.
Are they licensed?
Yes. BVNK holds Electronic Money Institution and Crypto-Asset Service Provider licenses from Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), is MiCA authorized, registered as Money Services Business with US FinCEN, and holds state money transmitter licenses in multiple US states.
What blockchains/stablecoins supported?
BVNK supports major stablecoins including USDC and EURC. The platform is blockchain-agnostic and supports multiple stablecoin networks for payments and treasury operations.

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