Yellow Card, a leading provider of stablecoin-powered payments infrastructure, has strengthened its global regulatory credentials after securing anti-money laundering (AML) affiliation in Switzerland, a move expected to enhance access to its emerging-market payment network for banks, institutions and corporate clients.
Under the new arrangement, Yellow Card will operate through its wholly owned Swiss subsidiary, enabling clients to access the group’s stablecoin infrastructure across its network of operating markets through a single supervised point of contact. The company said the structure is designed to simplify cross-border transactions while maintaining high compliance standards.
According to Yellow Card, the Swiss entity will support institutions and corporations seeking secure and compliant access to stablecoin-powered payment rails across Africa, Latin America, the United States and other emerging markets where the company maintains operations.
Commenting on the milestone, Chris Maurice, chief executive officer and co-founder of Yellow Card, said stablecoins have evolved into a critical component of global financial infrastructure, particularly for institutions seeking faster and more efficient cross-border payment solutions.
“Stablecoins have become critical infrastructure for global institutions, and compliant access to the rails and payments is a requirement for companies looking to utilise this technology,” Maurice said.
He noted that the Swiss subsidiary provides clients with a regulated and supervised counterparty through which they can access Yellow Card’s expanding global stablecoin network.
“Our Swiss subsidiary gives them a regulated, supervised counterparty for accessing our global stablecoin infrastructure in Switzerland and across the U.S., Africa, Latin America and other emerging markets, built on the network we already operate at scale,” he added.
The company also emphasised the importance of regulatory compliance in fostering trust among financial institutions and corporate customers.
Craig Stoehr, general counsel at Yellow Card, said robust compliance frameworks have become a critical requirement for banks and international businesses operating within the digital asset ecosystem.
“For our banking partners and international clients, the compliance framework is not a formality, but rather a foundation,” Stoehr said.
He added that Switzerland’s regulatory environment is among the most rigorous globally and that Yellow Card’s Swiss operation was established to meet those standards while complementing the company’s existing licensed infrastructure across multiple jurisdictions.
According to Stoehr, the combination of regulatory oversight and operational reach provides partners with greater confidence as they adopt stablecoin-based payment solutions.
The Swiss AML affiliation marks the latest addition to Yellow Card’s expanding regulatory portfolio as the company continues to strengthen its presence in global digital finance markets.
Yellow Card said its operations are supported by a growing network of licences, registrations, strategic partnerships and regulatory approvals across multiple jurisdictions. The company noted that its portfolio includes the first Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) licence issued on the African continent.
As demand for digital payment solutions and stablecoin-based transactions continues to grow, Yellow Card said it remains focused on securing additional licences and regulatory authorisations to support its international expansion strategy and broaden access to compliant digital asset infrastructure worldwide.
