Fipto and Avenia Partner to Launch Real-time EUR / BRL Corridor Using Stablecoins

WHY THIS MATTERS:

Cross-border payments between Europe and Latin America remain heavily dependent on correspondent banking networks, often resulting in multi-day settlement times, layered fees and limited transparency. At the same time, Brazil has become one of the world’s most advanced digital payments markets, driven by Pix adoption and a rapidly evolving fintech ecosystem. Stablecoins are increasingly being positioned as an alternative settlement layer for international treasury flows, particularly in high-volume FX corridors. By establishing a regulated EUR/BRL stablecoin corridor, Fipto and Avenia are tapping into a broader structural shift toward blockchain-based cross-border payments that promise 24/7 settlement, lower friction and reduced reliance on legacy banking rails.

Fipto has partnered with Avenia, a leading financial infrastructure provider in Brazil, to launch a dedicated, two-way stablecoin corridor for EUR / BRL flows.

A two-way bridge between Europe and Brazil

Brazil is a global leader in digital payments, but the link to European markets is often a bottleneck for businesses. This partnership creates a functional bridge:

• Fipto provides the regulated European gateway and stablecoin infrastructure.
• Avenia provides the local expertise and deep liquidity needed to access the Brazilian market.

How it helps businesses

By using stablecoins as the settlement layer, Fipto removes the need for correspondent banks. This gives treasury teams a 24/7 rail for bidirectional flows:

• PSPs & Acquirers: Accelerate payouts to merchants in Brazil or repatriate funds back to Europe instantly.
• Digital Asset Funds: Efficiently move capital between European and LatAm venues.
• Global Enterprises: Manage two-way flows between headquarters and subsidiaries—from international payroll to vendor payments – without the typical 3-5 day wait.

“Partnering with Avenia allows us to offer a truly functional corridor between Europe and Brazil. By linking our regulated frameworks, we’re giving businesses a faster, more cost-effective way to move money in both directions across the Atlantic,” said Fipto Co-founder & CEO of Fipto Patrick Mollard.

FF NEWS TAKE:

This isn’t just another crypto partnership — it’s a strategic corridor play. If liquidity and regulatory alignment hold up, a two-way stablecoin bridge between Europe and Brazil could become a template for other high-demand FX routes. The real test will be institutional adoption: treasury teams care about certainty and compliance as much as speed. If Fipto can deliver both, stablecoin-powered corridors may move from pilot projects to mainstream treasury infrastructure.