Global payments provider Worldline teams up with FinTech startup Fipto to develop stablecoin infrastructure, enabling 24/7 transactions across Europe.
Worldline, one of the world’s leading payment services groups, has announced a strategic partnership with Fipto to integrate stablecoin technology into the European payment ecosystem. The move marks a significant step in the region’s strategy to modernize financial infrastructure, as traditional institutions increasingly embrace the potential of digital assets.
Fipto, a European FinTech startup specializing in stablecoin payment solutions, will work with Worldline to build an infrastructure that allows traditional financial systems and digital assets to operate in parallel. The goal is to create payment channels that are seamless, transparent, and programmable, while ensuring compatibility with existing payment standards.
The first pilot projects have been launched in Europe and the Asia-Pacific region, testing the practical applicability of the technology in a multi-market environment. Thibault Pelé, Director of Digital Currencies at Worldline, stressed that the partnership is not intended to replace but complement the traditional currency system, giving banks and merchants access to more advanced payment tools.
Towards digital financial sovereignty
Patrick Mollard, Co-founder and CEO of Fipto, said the partnership with Worldline demonstrates the concrete commercial value of stablecoins in improving the efficiency and sustainability of payment processes. He said the combination of Fipto’s flexible technological capabilities and Worldline’s global network will facilitate the rapid expansion of new “digital pipelines” in Europe.
The initiative reflects a broader trend in the European financial sector, as large institutions seek to strengthen their technological sovereignty and reduce their dependence on non-regional platforms. Rather than choosing between fiat and crypto, both Worldline and Fipto are pursuing a vision of an integrated ecosystem where businesses can choose the payment method that best suits their operational needs.
The moves by Worldline and Fipto come alongside similar efforts in the industry. About a month ago, Deutsche Börse partnered with Circle to integrate the EURC and USDC stablecoins into its European financial market infrastructure.
