OpenPayd Brings Embedded Finance Insights to TOKEN2049 Dubai

TOKEN2049's Dubai edition once again positioned the region as a rising hub for the digital asset and Web3 economy. Set against the backdrop of the Madinat Jumeirah, the conference convened some of the most influential voices in blockchain, decentralised finance (DeFi), and digital infrastructure. From project founders and VCs to regulators and builders, the event focused on how crypto is evolving beyond speculation and into a foundational layer of global finance.
In this year's program, conversations reflected a maturing industry: no longer just focused on token launches, but on building the plumbing for a more resilient, transparent, and user-centric financial system. Infrastructure-both technical and regulatory-was central to many discussions, particularly in areas like asset tokenisation, global payments, and real-time cross-border settlements.

Infrastructure at the Forefront
Among the participants at TOKEN2049 was OpenPayd, a company focused on embedding financial services into digital platforms. OpenPayd's presence aligned with the event's focus on enabling infrastructure: those behind-the-scenes systems that help Web3 projects scale across borders and offer regulated, fiat-based services alongside crypto-native functions.
While not a headline sponsor, OpenPayd's involvement in the event was grounded in practical engagement. The team met with Web3 platforms, exchanges, and fintech builders to explore how financial APIs are helping reduce integration complexity, accelerate product launches, and improve operational controls.

"We're seeing more projects move beyond the MVP stage and look for scalable, compliant ways to handle fiat payments and settlements," said a member of OpenPayd's team at the event. "TOKEN2049 is a useful forum for connecting with those teams and understanding what they need to build securely and at scale."
OpenPayd Founder Dr Ozan Ozerk Reflects on Crypto's Infrastructure Moment
At TOKEN2049 Dubai, OpenPayd's founder Dr Ozan Ozerk joined conversations on the critical role of infrastructure in supporting the next phase of digital asset adoption. Speaking with fellow fintech leaders and developers, Ozerk emphasised the importance of building for longevity: "It's clear that crypto is entering a more pragmatic era," he said. "The spotlight is shifting to infrastructure - how value moves, how platforms stay compliant, and how users gain access without friction." He pointed out that as the market matures, the need for stable, regulated rails becomes even more pressing. "We're not just connecting crypto to fiat," he added. "We're helping platforms operate across both worlds with confidence."

Solving Real-World Problems for Digital Assets
As the digital asset space matures, platforms increasingly face challenges common to traditional financial businesses, such as treasury management, regulatory oversight, and real-time fund flows. OpenPayd supports these use cases with a flexible suite of services including account creation, FX conversion, local and international payments, and embedded Open Banking access - all delivered via a single API.
These capabilities are especially relevant to crypto and Web3 platforms dealing with multi-currency operations and jurisdictional complexity. By offering regulated infrastructure and modular integration, OpenPayd helps firms avoid the cost and time associated with building proprietary banking systems.
In the context of TOKEN2049's themes, this infrastructure role is not only relevant-it's essential. While the excitement around new protocols and use cases continues to grow, the foundational tools that power access to fiat currencies, compliance checks, and real-world fund movement remain critical for bringing digital asset products into the mainstream.

About OpenPayd
OpenPayd is a leading provider of embedded finance and Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) infrastructure, enabling businesses to move and manage money globally through a universal financial platform. With a rails-agnostic approach, OpenPayd empowers companies to embed accounts, FX, international and domestic payments, Open Banking capabilities, and more through a single, powerful API.

This seamless integration allows clients to expand internationally, enhance customer experiences, and automate financial operations end-to-end. Backed by a global network of regulatory licenses and best-in-class technology, OpenPayd supports a wide range of use cases across fintech, crypto, marketplaces, and beyond. OpenPayd is trusted by more than 750 enterprise clients and processes over €130 billion in transactions annually.

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OpenPayd is a leading provider of embedded finance and Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) infrastructure, enabling businesses to move and manage money globally through a universal financial platform. With a rails-agnostic approach, OpenPayd empowers companies to embed accounts, FX, international and domestic payments, Open Banking capabilities, and more through a single, powerful API.

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