Payment Provider

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  Payhound

  Level 0A, Centris Business Gateway II, Triq is-Salib tal-Imriehel, Zone 3 Central Business District, CBD 3020, Birkirkara, Malta

  Payhound is a regulated virtual assets services provider headquartered in Birkirkara, Malta, specialising in cryptocurrency payments and settlements for businesses. Founded in 2018 as Moneybite by a team of banking and payments industry experts, the company launched under the Payhound brand in 2019 and secured a Virtual Financial Assets Service Provider licence from the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) in 2021—making it one of the first regulated entities in the crypto payments space under the EU Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR). Payhound offers a full suite of crypto-native financial services including crypto payment processing, cross-border transfers, high-volume (OTC) trading, and mass payouts, all delivered through an API-driven infrastructure that enables instant settlement. The platform supports major cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and various stablecoins, alongside fiat conversion capabilities. Payhound primarily serves the iGaming sector but also caters to affiliates, forex brokers, payment service providers, e-commerce merchants, and luxury services. In 2024, the company processed over €1 billion in payments and won the “Best Crypto Payment Provider” award at the SiGMA Europe Awards 2026. With a lean team of 11–50 employees and a strong regulatory footing, Payhound positions itself as a trusted bridge between traditional finance and digital assets for enterprise clients across Europe and beyond.

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  Paysafe

  2 Gresham Street, 1st Floor, London EC2V 7AD, United Kingdom

  Paysafe is a global payments platform that connects businesses and consumers through a comprehensive suite of secure, flexible payment solutions. With over 30 years of experience, the company specializes in serving the iGaming, video gaming, e-commerce, retail, travel, and hospitality sectors. Its integrated platform spans card processing, digital wallets (Skrill, Neteller), eCash (PaysafeCard), and a wide range of local payment methods. Headquartered in London, UK, and listed on the NYSE (PSFE), Paysafe processes annualized transaction volumes of $167 billion as of 2025. The company employs approximately 2,900 staff across 12 countries and supports more than 260 payment types in 48 currencies. Paysafe’s core purpose is to enable seamless, secure transactions that drive growth for merchants and enhance the consumer experience, particularly within the experience economy. Its long-standing focus on iGaming has made it a trusted partner for operators, affiliates, and players worldwide, offering dedicated solutions for deposits, withdrawals, risk management, and regulatory compliance. Through continuous innovation, strategic partnerships, and a sales-first culture under CEO Bruce Lowthers, Paysafe is strengthening its position as a premier payments provider for the global entertainment and gaming industries.

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  LAG Merchant Group

  Pietà, Malta

  LAG Merchant Group Ltd. is a Maltese financial services consultancy and intermediary that specializes in providing banking and payment solutions for high-risk industries, notably iGaming, cryptocurrency, forex, and fintech. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Pietà, Malta, the company acts as a bridge between high-risk merchants and regulated financial institutions, leveraging partnerships with licensed electronic money institutions (EMIs) and banks. It does not hold its own banking licence but facilitates merchant accounts, multi-currency accounts, payment processing, and compliance support through partners such as Bilderlings, Em@ney, and OpenPayd. With a small team of 2–10 employees, LAG Merchant Group emphasizes personalized service and deep regulatory expertise, serving clients from startups to established operators globally. Its services cover SEPA, SWIFT, Faster Payments, card acquiring, crypto payments, and open banking, making it a comprehensive partner for operational banking needs in regulated but higher-risk verticals. The company’s presence in Malta, a key hub for iGaming and fintech, underpins its credibility in the sector.

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  LaFinteca

  São Paulo, SP, Brazil

  LaFinteca is a regulated payment institution headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil, that offers an all-in-one payment processing and infrastructure platform purpose-built for the Latin American market. Founded in 2023, the company enables merchants to integrate a comprehensive range of local and traditional payment methods through a single API gateway, including Brazil's PIX and Boleto, Mexico's OXXO, and various e-wallets and bank transfers. LaFinteca holds direct financial licenses across multiple Latin American countries and was authorized as an Electronic Money Institution (EMI) by the Central Bank of Brazil in 2025. With a lean team of 11–50 employees, the company serves industries such as e-commerce, gaming, telehealth, and streaming, and differentiates itself through a consultative, tailor-made approach that optimizes payment workflows for each client. Its CEO, Dmytro Rukin, actively shares insights on the challenges of Latin American payment systems, and the company has forged partnerships such as an AI-powered customer service beta with EBO in 2024. LaFinteca competes with larger players like EBANX, dLocal, and PayU but occupies a strategic niche by focusing exclusively on the region's fragmented payment landscape.

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  Jetonbank

  Roseau, Commonwealth of Dominica

  Jetonbank (legal name: Jeton Bank Limited) is a digital-first international business bank that launched in 2022 and is licensed and regulated by the Financial Services Unit of the Ministry of Finance of the Commonwealth of Dominica under the International Banking Act. The bank provides multi-currency business accounts, IBANs, global payment sending and receiving, foreign exchange conversion, and virtual card services—all through an all-digital platform designed for companies that operate across borders. While its core offering is general business banking, Jetonbank has a strong presence in the iGaming and online gambling sector, as evidenced by its active participation at industry conferences such as SBC Summit Lisbon, where its CEO has outlined the bank’s strategic direction for the sector. Jetonbank operates as a member of the Swift network (Swift code: JETODMD2) and holds an LEI code, enabling it to facilitate secure, compliant cross-border payments for businesses worldwide. The bank is part of the broader Jeton ecosystem, which also includes the consumer-facing digital wallet Jeton.com, but operates as a separately licensed and regulated banking institution. Under the leadership of recently appointed CEO Cenk Saltan, Jetonbank is entering a new chapter focused on innovation, expanded currency support, and deeper integration with payment partners serving the iGaming and fintech industries.

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  Jeton

  London, United Kingdom

  Jeton is a UK-based fintech company that operates a comprehensive digital wallet and payment platform, enabling users to send, receive, exchange, and spend money across borders with ease. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in London, the company was built on the vision of making financial services more inclusive, transparent, and user-friendly. Its all-in-one app and web platform give consumers and businesses access to over 70 payment methods across 27 countries, supporting both fiat currencies and cryptocurrency transactions. Jeton is registered with the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) as an electronic money institution and holds ISO 27001 certification, underlining its commitment to security and compliance. The platform has attracted more than one million registered users and is widely adopted in the iGaming industry as a preferred deposit and withdrawal method. Its product suite includes the Jeton Wallet, Jeton Card (a prepaid contactless card), and JetonCash (anonymous digital vouchers), alongside services for international money transfers and currency exchange. Jeton has gained significant industry recognition, appearing on the Financial Times FT1000 list of Europe’s fastest-growing companies for 2024 and 2025, and winning gold awards for website and digital design. Strategic partnerships with football clubs such as West Ham United and brand ambassadors like Alexis Mac Allister and Kou Itakura further strengthen its global brand presence.

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  Bitpace

  London, England

  Bitpace is a financial technology company that provides a comprehensive cryptocurrency payment gateway and digital wallet solution for businesses worldwide. Founded in 2016 by Anil Öncü, who experienced currency instability growing up in Turkey, the company aims to democratize digital payments and create a more financially inclusive world. Headquartered in London, Bitpace enables merchants to accept, send, and store digital payments seamlessly, bridging the gap between traditional fiat systems and the crypto economy. The platform supports over 75 currencies (both crypto and fiat) and processes more than 5 million transactions monthly for over 1,000 registered merchants across e-commerce, forex brokerage, payment service providers, travel, and real estate. Bitpace differentiates itself through real-time liquidity aggregation from multiple providers, ensuring optimal pricing and minimal slippage, and offers a white-label solution for businesses to integrate the payment gateway under their own brand. The company is regulated in Canada as a Money Services Business by FINTRAC and in the Comoros via an international brokerage licence, and holds ISO 27001 certification for information security. With a team of 51 to 200 employees, Bitpace is privately held and competes with gateways like BitPay and Coinbase Commerce.

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  FUZE FINANCE

  Dubai, United Arab Emirates

  Fuze Finance is a fully regulated digital assets infrastructure platform headquartered in Dubai, UAE, purpose-built for banks, fintechs, and financial institutions across the Middle East and North Africa. Founded in 2022, the company offers a Digital-Assets-as-a-Service model that enables clients to embed crypto trading, stablecoin payments, custodial wallets, and fiat on/off ramps directly into their existing applications via a single API integration. With over $26 million in venture funding from Galaxy Digital, e& capital, and Further Ventures, Fuze has processed more than $10 billion in annual volume, serving 400 institutional clients across 65 countries. The company operates under the regulatory oversight of the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) and is recognised as MENA's first regulated digital assets infrastructure provider, positioning itself as a bridge between traditional finance and blockchain technology. Its CEO, Mo Ali Yusuf, was named one of the Top 20 Performing CEOs by Unlock Blockchain in early 2025, reflecting the company's rapid growth and influence in the region's digital asset landscape.

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  Fast Offshore

  Curacao

  Fast Offshore is a multinational advisory firm founded in 1998 that specializes in licensing, corporate structuring, and M&A services for the online gambling and fintech sectors. The company is best known for its expertise in securing Curacao remote gambling licenses, where it operates as a sub-license administrator under the Curacao Gaming Control Board. Beyond licensing, Fast Offshore provides end-to-end offshore company formation, bank account opening, payment processing integration, and ongoing compliance support. The firm also acts as a registered agent and physical office provider in multiple jurisdictions including Curacao, Malta, Kahnawake, and the Isle of Man. With over 25 years in the industry, Fast Offshore has expanded from a straightforward incorporation service into a full-scope consultancy, serving both startup operators and established groups looking to restructure or enter new markets. It positions itself as a cost-efficient, personalized alternative to larger, more bureaucratic service providers, and has gained particular traction in the crypto-gambling niche through dedicated cryptocurrency and blockchain licensing services. The company’s website offers specialized portals for crypto licensing, reflecting its early adoption of serving the crypto-casino segment.

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  ASK Global Solutions

  Stockport, England, United Kingdom

  ASK Global Solutions Ltd is a UK-based provider of payment, ticketing, and management systems serving the gaming and retail industries worldwide. Founded in 2017 by industry veteran Fivos Polymniou, the company leverages more than 25 years of senior‑level experience from major gaming brands to deliver cash and contactless payment infrastructure, digital kiosks, and operational software for arcades, casinos, bars, and event venues. Headquartered in Stockport, England, and operating as a privately held limited company, ASK Global positions itself as a dynamic, innovative alternative to legacy payment providers, offering flexible settlement periods, low transaction fees, 4G backup connectivity, and a 24/7 online management portal. Its product line includes self‑service purchasing kiosks, change‑handling systems, and gaming equipment, as well as the recently introduced arcade sensation Jet‑Pong – an automated, LED‑enhanced beer‑pong game. The company also supplies integrated ticketing and payment solutions for large‑scale public events, exemplified by its work powering Birmingham’s Centenary Square winter attractions. With a small but focused team, ASK Global serves clients across the UK, Europe, and beyond, and maintains a UK Gambling Commission licence for single‑premises gaming. Its commitment to simplifying complex banking and transaction processes has made it a trusted partner for operators seeking streamlined, reliable payment ecosystems.

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  ElenPAY

  Barcelona, Spain

  ElenPAY is a Barcelona-based Bitcoin Lightning Network Payment Service Provider (PSP) purpose-built for platforms, fintechs, and digital businesses that require instant, low-cost Bitcoin payments at scale. Founded as a private, self-owned company, it claims to be the first Lightning PSP designed specifically for business payment needs, processing over $2 billion in monthly volume and more than 50 million transactions per month. By leveraging the Lightning Network—a second-layer protocol on Bitcoin—ElenPAY enables under-one-second confirmations and near-zero fees, making it economically viable for high-frequency, small-to-medium transactions. The company primarily serves the online gambling and iGaming ecosystem, as well as crypto wallets and other digital merchants seeking to eliminate chargebacks and reduce reliance on traditional payment rails. Despite its impressive operational metrics, ElenPAY maintains a low public profile with no disclosed founding details, leadership team, or independent verification of its claimed volumes.

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  DPay Africa

  Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

  DPay Africa is a licensed payment provider focused exclusively on the gaming and iGaming industries across Africa. Operating as a merchant aggregator, the company offers a tailored payment stack that enables gambling operators to accept deposits and process payouts through multiple local channels. Its core technological differentiator is a cascading-routing system that automatically attempts a transaction across several banks and payment providers in sequence, maximising authorisation success rates and reducing failed payments. This approach is particularly valuable in Africa’s fragmented digital payments landscape, where mobile money, bank transfers, debit/credit cards, USSD, and POS terminals coexist with varying reliability. DPay Africa positions itself as a one-stop, conversion-focused gateway for sportsbooks, casino platforms, and other licensed gaming businesses seeking to enter or scale within African markets. While the company maintains an active web presence and describes itself as licensed and fully compliant with financial regulations, detailed public information remains limited: no founding date, physical headquarters address, employee headcount, or executive leadership team have been disclosed. This suggests a relatively private or early-stage operation that has chosen to keep corporate details restricted. Despite the lack of public transparency, its participation in major industry events such as iGB L!VE indicates an ambition to serve the fast-growing African iGaming sector with a specialised, high-success-rate payments infrastructure.