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Kast launches stablecoin business platform after $80M raise

Created at 1 Sep · 1:06 PM1 source↑ Market-relevant
IN SHORT

Stablecoin payments company Kast has launched a new business platform offering accounts, payment cards, cross-border transfers, and yield-bearing balances. The platform aims to onboard 1,000 to 5,000 businesses by the end of 2026.

Key Numbers

$80 millionfunding raised by Kast
$600 millionKast's valuation in March
1,000 to 5,000businesses Kast aims to onboard by end of 2026
20+currencies for local payouts
8%annual percentage yield on balances
3%cashback on purchases
1 million+Kast users

Who's Involved

Kast
stablecoin payments company launching new business platform
Stephanie Allen
former SEC adviser hired by Kast for policy communications

↳ Why This Matters

Kast's new platform aims to bridge traditional business finance with stablecoin capabilities, offering competitive yields and cashback incentives, potentially attracting businesses seeking alternative payment and treasury solutions.

Key facts

  • Kast has launched a new business platform integrating stablecoin payments with traditional financial services.
  • The platform offers features like virtual accounts, crypto deposits, virtual cards, multi-currency payouts, and up to 8% APY on balances.
  • Kast raised $80 million in March at a $600 million valuation to support its growth and product development.
  • The company aims to onboard 1,000 to 5,000 businesses by the end of 2026.
  • Stablecoin payments company Kast has launched its KAST Business platform, integrating business accounts, payment cards, cross-border transfers, and yield-bearing balances. The platform allows companies to receive funds through fiat virtual accounts, deposit supported stablecoins and crypto, issue virtual cards, and make local payouts in over 20 currencies across more than 170 countries, though availability varies by jurisdiction.

    Kast's platform offers an annual percentage yield of up to 8% on idle balances, generated through short-term US Treasurys and stablecoin yield, alongside up to 3% cashback on purchases. As a financial technology company, Kast utilizes licensed partner institutions for its regulated services.

    The launch follows Kast's successful $80 million funding round in March, which valued the company at $600 million. The raised capital is earmarked for product development, securing licenses, and expanding its presence in North America, Latin America, and the Middle East. To support its business platform rollout, Kast recently appointed former US Securities and Exchange Commission adviser Stephanie Allen to lead policy communications.

    Kast reports having over 1 million users and has set an ambitious target to onboard between 1,000 and 5,000 active businesses to its new platform by the end of 2026.

    Frequently asked questions

    Kast's KAST Business platform combines business accounts, payment cards, cross-border transfers, and yield-bearing balances, all powered by stablecoin technology.

    Features include fiat virtual accounts, stablecoin and crypto deposits, virtual cards, multi-currency payouts, up to 8% APY on balances, and up to 3% cashback on purchases.

    Kast raised $80 million in March at a reported $600 million valuation, which will be used for product development, licensing, and market expansion.

    Kast has over 1 million users and aims to onboard between 1,000 and 5,000 active businesses by the end of 2026.

    What Happens Next

    01Kast aims to onboard 1,000 to 5,000 active businesses by the end of 2026.
    02Kast plans to use its recent funding for product development, securing licenses, and expanding into North America, Latin America, and the Middle East.
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    How It Developed

    Kast launched a business platform combining accounts, payment cards, cross-border transfers, and yield-bearing balances on stablecoin rails.
    The platform allows companies to receive funds via fiat virtual accounts, deposit stablecoins and crypto, issue virtual cards, and make payouts in over 20 currencies.
    Kast offers up to 8% APY on idle balances generated through US Treasurys and stablecoin yield, plus up to 3% cashback on purchases.
    The company raised $80 million at a $600 million valuation in March to fund product development, licensing, and expansion.
    Kast hired former SEC adviser Stephanie Allen to lead policy communications.
    Kast aims to onboard between 1,000 and 5,000 active businesses by the end of 2026.

    Sources

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    Kast launches stablecoin-powered business platform after $80M raiseKast aims to onboard between 1,000 and 5,000 active businesses to its new platform by the end of 2026.Cointelegraph

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