The global cryptocurrency exchange CEX.IO has integrated its fiat payment operations with the financial infrastructure provider OpenPayd. This partnership, announced on April 22, 2026, provides CEX.IO with multi-currency accounts and real-time EUR settlement capabilities. The move aims to streamline treasury management and enhance settlement reliability for the exchange’s 15 million users and institutional clients.
The cryptocurrency exchange CEX.IO has selected OpenPayd to underpin its global fiat payment and institutional settlement operations. This integration delivers multi-currency accounts in EUR, GBP, and USD alongside foreign exchange infrastructure.
It is designed to simplify fund movement and improve treasury management across the exchange’s worldwide platform. The system particularly enhances EUR payment flows via SEPA and SEPA Instant networks.
This provides CEX.IO with access to near real-time settlement for euro transactions. The unified infrastructure replaces fragmented banking relationships, aiming for faster and more consistent settlement.
Iana Dimitrova, CEO at OpenPayd, stated, “By choosing OpenPayd and consolidating fiat settlement into a single environment, CEX.IO is building the operational foundation required to support its next phase of growth.” The exchange’s institutional clients expect consistency matching traditional financial systems.
Arina Dudko, Head of Corporate Payment Solutions at CEX.IO, noted, “This integration reflects our focus on closing that gap.” She added that embedding real-time settlement aligns their infrastructure with institutional standards while preserving market flexibility.
The collaboration reflects a broader industry shift as institutional crypto participation deepens. Exchanges now prioritize regulated, real-time fiat settlement capabilities to compete for serious institutional flow.
CEX.IO, a pioneer since 2013, has grown to support over 15 million registered users globally. The exchange maintains 40 global licenses and registrations after a 13-year operational record.
OpenPayd, founded in 2018, provides a universal financial infrastructure API for the digital economy. Its platform enables businesses to move and manage money across both fiat and digital assets.
