Arf Partners with Fireblocks for Same-Day Cross-Border Settlements
Arf Partners with Fireblocks for Same-Day Cross-Border Settlements
🚀 Same-Day Money Moves
Arf has partnered with Fireblocks to revolutionize cross-border payments through their PayFi infrastructure. The collaboration enables:
- Same-day settlement capabilities
- Enhanced compliance measures
- Stablecoin-powered liquidity solutions
Earlier this year, Arf also established a partnership with LuLu Financial Holdings, implementing T-0 settlement for global payments through the PayFi Stack.
The initiative aims to streamline international money transfers while maintaining robust security standards through Fireblocks' infrastructure.
💸 Real-time treasury. Global scale. Our partners @arf_one are setting the standard for same-day settlements—unlocking speed, compliance, and stablecoin-powered liquidity for cross-border payments. Enabled by @FireblocksHQ’s secure infra. Proud to build PayFi together 💪
🌍 How Arf Powers Same-Day Global Treasury Settlements with @FireblocksHQ At Arf, we enable real-time, compliant liquidity for all players in the cross-border payments ecosystem—from PSPs to B2B payment providers, OTC desks, and remittance companies. fireblocks.com/customers/arf?…
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