London, United Kingdom – February 16th, 2026 – OpenPayd, a prominent financial infrastructure provider, has been honored with the coveted ‘Best Early-Stage or Future Payments Initiative’ award at the recent Cards and Payments Awards. This prestigious recognition celebrates OpenPayd's groundbreaking stablecoin infrastructure, which empowers enterprises worldwide to seamlessly receive, hold, convert, and dispatch stablecoins.
OpenPayd's Award-Winning Stablecoin Infrastructure
The acclaimed stablecoin infrastructure, introduced less than a year ago, represents a significant leap forward in global financial technology. It offers a rails-agnostic solution that integrates digital assets into payment flows with the same ease and functionality as traditional fiat currencies. This innovative system facilitates the real-time, cross-border transfer of value, drastically reducing friction in international transactions.
Iana Dimitrova, CEO at OpenPayd, expressed her enthusiasm regarding the achievement. "This award is a great milestone for OpenPayd and a strong validation of the work we’re doing to modernise global payments infrastructure," she stated. The recognition underscores the company's commitment to developing advanced solutions for the evolving digital economy.
Driving the Future of Global Payments
This accolade firmly cements OpenPayd's standing at the forefront of the next generation of payment solutions. As stablecoins gain increasing traction, they are rapidly becoming an indispensable tool for enhancing the speed and efficiency of global commerce. The platform's capabilities are pivotal in enabling businesses to harness these digital assets for streamlined financial operations.
The company's innovative approach allows financial institutions, fintechs, and other global enterprises to unlock new possibilities. This includes the ability to manage stablecoins alongside traditional currencies, achieve instant cross-border settlement, and embed these digital assets directly into existing treasury and payment workflows, offering unparalleled flexibility and control.
OpenPayd: Universal Financial Infrastructure for the Digital Age
Established in 2018 by Dr. Ozan Ozerk, OpenPayd is dedicated to constructing the foundational financial infrastructure for the burgeoning digital economy. Its comprehensive, rails-agnostic platform empowers businesses to manage and transfer funds globally, encompassing both traditional fiat and diverse digital assets, all accessible through a single, robust API. This unified approach simplifies complex financial operations for its users.
The suite of services provided by OpenPayd is extensive, featuring embedded accounts, foreign exchange (FX) capabilities, domestic and international payment processing, Open Banking solutions, and essential stablecoin on/off ramps. This diverse offering ensures seamless interoperability between conventional financial systems and the rapidly expanding digital asset landscape. Trusted by prominent global entities such as eToro, Kraken, OKX, and B2C2, OpenPayd currently processes an impressive annual volume exceeding $180 billion for over 1000 businesses, solidifying its role as a critical enabler of the digital financial ecosystem.
