CFX Labs Raises $9.5M for Global Expansion of Solana Stablecoin Remittances

CFX Labs, a fintech company based in the United States, has secured $9.5 million in seed investments to enhance the global presence of its Solana blockchain-based stablecoin payment and remittance network. The fundraising round, which garnered more interest than anticipated, involved participation from notable investors such as Shima Capital, Decasonic, Antalpha, CMT Digital, Corazon Capital, Kraken Ventures, New Form Capital, and Metropolitan Capital Bank & Trust in Illinois.

The utilization of stablecoins for remittances emerges as a compelling use case, capitalizing on the benefits of rapid settlements, cost efficiency, and continuous availability facilitated by blockchain payment infrastructure. Stablecoins, particularly those pegged to the U.S. dollar, serve as digital representations of traditional currency, acting as a pivotal link between conventional currencies and digital assets on the blockchain.

CFX Labs' payment network empowers users to seamlessly send and receive fiat dollars globally, with a focus on countries such as India, Mexico, and Nigeria. The company leverages its proprietary stablecoin, fxUSD, and utilizes the Solana (SOL) blockchain as the payment infrastructure for these transactions. Another user-friendly feature offered by CFX Labs is the option for customers to initiate money transfers directly from well-known brick-and-mortar stores in the U.S., including Walmart, CVS, Walgreens, and Rite-Aid. Depositing cash in these stores results in users receiving digital dollars in CFX Labs' integrated wallet named MoveMoney.

Since the introduction of MoveMoney in October, the company has experienced the establishment of around 4,000 accounts, as reported by founder Nick Cavet.

The recently acquired investment will be employed to expand CFX Labs' network, with ambitious plans to reach 1.2 billion people by the second quarter of 2024, as communicated in the official press release. Stuti Pandey, Principal of Kraken Ventures, expressed confidence in CFX Labs' expansion strategy, highlighting its potential to venture into new geographic regions. She emphasized the vast total addressable market, encompassing over a billion individuals globally engaged in remittance transactions. The product's attractiveness lies in its features of low fees, convenience, and rapid settlements, positioning it as an appealing solution for users worldwide.

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