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Stables Announces European Expansion of Stablecoin Virtual Card, powered by Mastercard
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Ash Oddi
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July 22, 2024
Australian stablecoin payment startup, Stables, announced its expansion into Europe today with their stablecoin virtual card, in partnership with Mastercard. The move comes after a successful collaboration in April 2023 with Mastercard in Australia, where Stables pioneered as the first stablecoin wallet in the APAC region to offer seamless payments from a single stablecoin balance.
Together with Mastercard, Stables users are able to make contactless in-store and online payments via Apple Pay and Google Pay across Mastercard’s global network of merchants.
Stables’ expansion into Europe is not merely a geographical leap; it's a testament to the soaring demand for stablecoins globally. With approximately $10 trillion worth of stablecoins settling on-chain annually, Stables is stepping into a market ripe with opportunity. Businesses are increasingly turning to stablecoins for transactions, whether it's paying employees or vendors. Moreover, the proliferation of peer-to-peer stablecoin transactions in everyday life underscores the growing acceptance and utility of stablecoins.
Bernardo Bilotta, co-founder of Stables, emphasised the company's mission to create an open payment network that empowers anyone, anywhere to transact freely. “Our collaboration with Mastercard has streamlined the crypto spending experience, blending familiarity with innovation. European users can now leverage their stablecoins for everyday spending.”
Stables holds a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) licence, allowing it to offer products safely across the 27 member states of the EU. Leveraging recent advancements in the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA), Stables is positioning itself at the forefront of stablecoin-backed product regulation worldwide.
Stables' new market presence is a strategic move for the payment startup, with Europe emerging as a crypto-agnostic hub of capital and regulation. “As we establish ourselves as an open payment network business, Europe's regulatory clarity and financial prowess position it as a pivotal region for driving innovation in the realm of stablecoin-based solutions," said Stables’ co-founder Bernardo Bilotta.
“As Stables expand into Europe, we’re pleased to be continuing to support them to deliver innovative, secure and seamless payment experiences, enabling greater choice and empowering cardholders to pay, spend and buy with the assets they choose,” says Christian Rau, Senior Vice President, Crypto and Fintech Enablement, Mastercard Europe.
Stables European expansion signifies the introduction of the first of many payment products designed to cater to the growing demand in this key jurisdiction. Looking ahead, Stables aims to bring feature parity to new and existing markets, solidifying its position as the global leading player in the stablecoin ecosystem.
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The "Stables Group" is powered by a number of companies throughout the world. These companies include: Tiiik Pty Ltd (ACN 639 448 490) a company incorporated in Australia and also Stables Europe (KRS #0001027447), incorporated in Warsaw, Poland, a member of the European Union (EU), the Stables Group is collectively referred to as "Stables".
Stables powered by Tiiik Pty Ltd ACN 639 448 490 is a registered Digital Currency Exchange (DCE) provider with AUSTRAC - DCE100780083-001. Tiiik is also registered as an independent remittance dealer with AUSTRAC - IND100780083-001. Tiiik Pty Ltd is also a member of the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA), member number 109771.
Stables Europe, located at 22B Bartycka Street, Unit 21A, Warsaw, postcode 00716, Poland is a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP), KRS National Register No: 0001027447, entered into the Poland Virtual Currency Business Activity Register on 6th April 2023.
Stables Money® is a registered trademark, and the coin design is a trademark of Stables Group.
The Stables Send product is issued by Odyssey Capital Funds Management Ltd ACN 116 172 395 (AFSL 297283) (“Issuer”) and distributed and administered by Tiiik Pty Ltd trading as Stables ACN 639 448 490 (AFS Representative No. 001308192). You should consider the Product Disclosure Statement, Financial Services Guide and Target Market Determination for this product located here. Any advice does not take into account your personal needs, financial circumstances or objectives and you should consider if it is appropriate for you."
The Stables Card Mastercard® powered by Tiiik Pty Ltd is issued by EML Payment Solutions Limited ABN 30 131 436 532, AFSL 404 131 ("Issuer"), and is managed by Mastercard Prepaid Management Services Australia Pty Ltd ABN 47 145 044, AFSL 386 837. Stables powered by Tiiik Pty Ltd is a Corporate Authorised Representative of Mastercard Prepaid Management Services since 10th November 2022. You should consider the Product Disclosure Statement and Target Market Determination for this product located here. Any advice does not take into account your personal needs, financial circumstances or objectives and you should consider if it is appropriate for you.
* Subject to any surcharge that may be imposed directly by merchants. Currently the Stables Card cannot be used in the following countries and geographical regions due to sanctions that are currently in place: Crimea, Iran, North Korea, Sudan, Syria, Donetsk and Luhansk. If you attempt to use your card at merchants in any of these countries and geographical regions, your request will be declined. Additionally, all Mastercards will not work at Russian merchants. In addition, the POS terminals are not owned or operated by the Issuer or Mastercard Prepaid Management Services Australia Pty Ltd and the Issuer or Mastercard Prepaid Management Services Australia Pty Ltd are not responsible for ensuring that merchants will accept the Stables Card. For example, the Issuer and Mastercard Prepaid Management Services Australia Pty Ltd cannot control when a POS terminal is due for maintenance or is faulty of if a merchant chooses not to accept the Stables Card. In such cases, your Stables Card may not function properly or be declined. For more information please see the Product Disclosure Statement.
** Some merchants may charge their own fees and set their own limits.
Mastercard® is a registered trademark, and the circles design is a trademark of Mastercard International Incorporated.
The "Stables Group" is powered by a number of companies throughout the world. These companies include: Tiiik Pty Ltd (ACN 639 448 490) a company incorporated in Australia and also Stables Europe (KRS #0001027447), incorporated in Warsaw, Poland, a member of the European Union (EU), the Stables Group is collectively referred to as "Stables".
Stables powered by Tiiik Pty Ltd ACN 639 448 490 is a registered Digital Currency Exchange (DCE) provider with AUSTRAC - DCE100780083-001. Tiiik is also registered as an independent remittance dealer with AUSTRAC - IND100780083-001. Tiiik Pty Ltd is also a member of the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA), member number 109771.
Stables Europe, located at 22B Bartycka Street, Unit 21A, Warsaw, postcode 00716, Poland is a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP), KRS National Register No: 0001027447, entered into the Poland Virtual Currency Business Activity Register on 6th April 2023.
Stables Money® is a registered trademark, and the coin design is a trademark of Stables Group.
The Stables Send product is issued by Odyssey Capital Funds Management Ltd ACN 116 172 395 (AFSL 297283) (“Issuer”) and distributed and administered by Tiiik Pty Ltd trading as Stables ACN 639 448 490 (AFS Representative No. 001308192). You should consider the Product Disclosure Statement, Financial Services Guide and Target Market Determination for this product located here. Any advice does not take into account your personal needs, financial circumstances or objectives and you should consider if it is appropriate for you."
The Stables Card Mastercard® powered by Tiiik Pty Ltd is issued by EML Payment Solutions Limited ABN 30 131 436 532, AFSL 404 131 ("Issuer"), and is managed by Mastercard Prepaid Management Services Australia Pty Ltd ABN 47 145 044, AFSL 386 837. Stables powered by Tiiik Pty Ltd is a Corporate Authorised Representative of Mastercard Prepaid Management Services since 10th November 2022. You should consider the Product Disclosure Statement and Target Market Determination for this product located here. Any advice does not take into account your personal needs, financial circumstances or objectives and you should consider if it is appropriate for you.
* Subject to any surcharge that may be imposed directly by merchants. Currently the Stables Card cannot be used in the following countries and geographical regions due to sanctions that are currently in place: Crimea, Iran, North Korea, Sudan, Syria, Donetsk and Luhansk. If you attempt to use your card at merchants in any of these countries and geographical regions, your request will be declined. Additionally, all Mastercards will not work at Russian merchants. In addition, the POS terminals are not owned or operated by the Issuer or Mastercard Prepaid Management Services Australia Pty Ltd and the Issuer or Mastercard Prepaid Management Services Australia Pty Ltd are not responsible for ensuring that merchants will accept the Stables Card. For example, the Issuer and Mastercard Prepaid Management Services Australia Pty Ltd cannot control when a POS terminal is due for maintenance or is faulty of if a merchant chooses not to accept the Stables Card. In such cases, your Stables Card may not function properly or be declined. For more information please see the Product Disclosure Statement.
** Some merchants may charge their own fees and set their own limits.
Mastercard® is a registered trademark, and the circles design is a trademark of Mastercard International Incorporated.