Former Citadel engineers Ian Krotinsky and Aashiq Dheeraj have unveiled Fin, a stablecoin-based payment application engineered for substantial cross-border transactions, after successfully securing $17 million in funding.
According to a Fortune report published Wednesday, the startup, previously operating under the name TipLink, completed its funding round with support from prominent investors including Pantera Capital, Sequoia, and Samsung Next. Fin intends to initiate a pilot program within the next month, focusing on import-export businesses frequently dealing with transactions in the hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Leveraging stablecoin technology, Fin will empower users to transfer funds to other payment platforms, bank accounts, and cryptocurrency wallets, striving to offer lower costs compared to conventional wire transfers. The company plans to generate revenue through transaction fees, priced competitively below bank alternatives, and from interest accrued on stablecoin balances held in user wallets.
Krotinsky stated to Fortune that the application is specifically designed for high-value payments that platforms like Venmo and Zelle cannot instantly process, and it will facilitate global transfers without the typical delays associated with traditional banking networks.

Banks, Remittance Providers, and Card Networks Accelerate Stablecoin Integration


Since the implementation of the GENIUS Act in the US in July, banks and major payment processors have intensified their efforts to integrate stablecoin solutions. JPMorgan Chase signaled a stronger commitment to stablecoins in July when CEO Jamie Dimon informed analysts of the bank's intention to directly participate in the sector, driven by increasing competition from fintech firms developing payment tools that mirror traditional banking services.
Citigroup outlined similar objectives that same month. CEO Jane Fraser announced the bank is evaluating the potential issuance of its own stablecoin to streamline digital payment processes, marking another major US financial institution preparing to enter the stablecoin market.
In October, Western Union revealed plans to pilot a stablecoin-based settlement system designed to modernize remittance services for its extensive customer base of over 150 million.
Also in October, Visa announced the addition of support for four stablecoins across four distinct blockchain networks. CEO Ryan McInerney communicated to investors that the company is committed to expanding its stablecoin capabilities, following significant growth within the segment over the past year.

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