Zypto has launched its latest feature enabling users to pay at everyday checkouts in Brazil and Colombia directly from a self-custody wallet using USDC on Stellar. With integration across Pix and Nequi/Transfiya systems, the service debuts with zero fees, bridging blockchain and fiat payments.
-- Zypto, a global Web3 payments company, today announced the live rollout of its pay-anywhere crypto solution, giving consumers in Brazil and Colombia the ability to settle transactions directly from the Zypto app. The new feature allows users to scan existing merchant QR codes for Pix in Brazil and Nequi/Transfiya in Colombia, spending USDC on Stellar with instant settlement in local currency.
The announcement was made at Stellar Meridian 2025, hosted at the Copacabana Palace in Rio de Janeiro. The feature is available immediately with zero fees for both consumers and merchants.
Seamless Integration with Local Payment Rails
In Brazil, the service connects with Pix checkouts and peer-to-peer transfers, expected to surpass card payments in 2025. In Colombia, it integrates with Nequi and Transfiya, enabling near-instant conversion from USDC to Colombian pesos (COP). Settlement occurs directly into merchant accounts, eliminating reliance on centralized exchanges or intermediaries.
“This is what blended blockchain-fiat finance looks like,” said Joseph Parkin, Co-Founder of Zypto. “It combines the security of self-custody with the convenience of real-time payments and is launching with zero fees. For users in Brazil and Colombia, paying with crypto is now a seamless, everyday reality.”
The Importance of This Step for Blockchain Adoption
The launch demonstrates a practical model for bridging stablecoin balances with trusted local payment systems. Consumers maintain self-custody of assets until the moment of payment, while merchants receive local currency instantly over established rails. The integration eliminates uncertainty around crypto acceptance and offers a scalable path for mass adoption in Latin America and beyond.
Partnership with Abroad
The initiative is powered by Abroad, which provides the conversion layer linking decentralized wallets with instant fiat systems. Currently live in Brazil and Colombia, Abroad continues to expand corridors across global markets. As part of Circle’s Alliance Program, Abroad aligns with initiatives designed to strengthen USDC adoption worldwide.
Zypto’s Role in the Stellar Ecosystem
This release marks Zypto’s second major collaboration with Stellar. In 2024, the company launched MoneyGram Ramps, enabling global cash-in and cash-out for USDC through MoneyGram locations. Together, these solutions provide both in-person spending and cash access, expanding Zypto’s role as a bridge between blockchain technology and traditional finance.
About Zypto
Zypto is a decentralized finance and payments platform built to make digital assets practical for everyday use. Its non-custodial crypto wallet app offers services including virtual and physical crypto cards, bill payments, mobile top-ups, gift cards, and global cash access via MoneyGram Ramps. The newest release expands these services to in-person spending across Brazil and Colombia using Pix and Nequi/Transfiya networks.
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About the company: Zypto is a decentralized finance and payments platform built to make digital assets practical for everyday use.
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Name: Joseph Parkin
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Organization: Zypto
Website: http://www.zypto.com/
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