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Decta explores stablecoin treasury settlement using USDC

Created at 11 Aug · 6:11 AM1 source↑ Market-relevant
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Payments platform Decta is integrating USDC into its internal treasury operations for international settlement, utilizing OpenPayd's infrastructure. This move aims to enhance transfer speed and liquidity management without impacting customer-facing services.

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Key Numbers

32countries Decta operates in

Who's Involved

Decta
Payments platform exploring stablecoin treasury settlement
OpenPayd
Financial infrastructure company enabling USDC conversion
Lux Thiagarajah
Chief Commercial Officer at OpenPayd
Scott Dawson
CEO of Decta UK

↳ Why This Matters

This integration demonstrates how established payment platforms are adopting stablecoins for internal treasury functions, potentially leading to more efficient cross-border liquidity management and faster settlement times within the traditional financial system.

Key facts

  • Payments platform Decta will use USDC for international treasury settlement.
  • The company is partnering with OpenPayd for the integration.
  • Funds will be converted into USDC via OpenPayd's over-the-counter capabilities.
  • This use case is for Decta's internal treasury operations, not customer payments.
  • Decta aims to improve transfer speed, liquidity management, and operational resilience.

Payments platform Decta is set to integrate USD Coin (USDC) into its internal treasury operations for international fund settlement. The company announced Tuesday that it will leverage the services of financial infrastructure provider OpenPayd to convert its own funds into USDC for cross-border transactions.

According to OpenPayd's Chief Commercial Officer, Lux Thiagarajah, this is a proprietary treasury use case designed for internal operational settlements, distinct from customer-facing payment flows. Decta will transfer its funds into OpenPayd's regulated infrastructure, where they will be converted into USDC through OpenPayd's over-the-counter capabilities.

This move signifies the increasing adoption of stablecoins within traditional financial infrastructure for internal treasury and liquidity management. Decta stated that the integration is intended to facilitate faster fund transfers between its international entities, enhance liquidity management, and streamline overall treasury operations.

Decta, founded in London in 2015, operates in 32 countries, offering payment processing, acquiring, card issuing, and banking services. The company has previously explored stablecoin issuance, announcing in August 2024 a potential exploration of a euro-pegged stablecoin with France-based Next Generation, subject to regulatory approval under the EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA).

OpenPayd, established in 2018, connects fiat and digital assets and recently secured authorization under MiCA, enabling it to offer crypto services across the European Economic Area, including fiat-to-stablecoin on- and off-ramps. Its client roster includes major crypto firms like Kraken, eToro, OKX, and B2C2.

Frequently asked questions

Decta is a payments platform founded in 2015 that provides payment processing, acquiring, card issuing, and banking services to businesses across 32 countries.

OpenPayd is a financial infrastructure company founded in 2018 that connects fiat and digital assets, offering services like fiat-to-stablecoin on- and off-ramps.

Decta is using USDC for its internal treasury operations to achieve faster international transfers, improve liquidity management, and streamline financial operations.

No, this integration is for Decta's internal treasury settlement and is not part of its customer-facing payment services.

What Happens Next

01Decta will proceed with the USDC integration for its treasury operations.
02OpenPayd will continue to provide its regulated infrastructure for fiat-to-stablecoin conversions.

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How It Developed

Payments platform Decta will utilize USDC for international treasury settlement.
Decta is partnering with financial infrastructure company OpenPayd for the integration.
The company will convert its own funds into USDC via OpenPayd's OTC capabilities.
This initiative focuses on internal treasury and liquidity management, not customer-facing payments.
Decta previously explored issuing a euro-pegged stablecoin under MiCA regulations.

Sources

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Payments platform Decta explores stablecoin-enabled treasury settlementDecta will use USDC through OpenPayd’s infrastructure for international treasury settlement, seeking faster transfers and more efficient liquidity management.Cointelegraph

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