Quick Breakdown
- YZi Labs invests $50M in BPN to build a stablecoin-based global payment network.
- BPN aims to cut cross-border fees by 90% and add 20 new regional stablecoins by 2026.
- The move strengthens the BNB Chain ecosystem and YZi’s push for real-world blockchain adoption.
YZi Labs backs BPN’s mission to modernize cross-border payments
Blockchain investment firm YZi Labs has invested $50 million in Better Payment Network (BPN) to accelerate the development of a programmable global payment infrastructure powered by stablecoins. The strategic move, announced on October 16, marks one of YZi Labs’ largest single investments in 2025 and reinforces its commitment to advancing real-world blockchain applications.

Building a stablecoin-powered global settlement layer
BPN’s technology enables instant minting, swapping, and settlement of fiat-backed stablecoins across multiple jurisdictions. By merging DeFi and CeFi elements, the network aims to cut international payment fees by over 90% and reduce settlement times from days to mere hours.
Currently, BPN supports regional stablecoins such as Brazil’s BBRL, Nigeria’s cNGN, Mexico’s MEXAS, and Europe’s EURI, helping businesses conduct faster, cheaper transactions. The project plans to launch its DeFi liquidity layer later this year, enabling users to trade and provide liquidity in a permissionless ecosystem.
Driving liquidity and innovation on BNB chain
YZi Labs’ investment will fund BPN’s development of stablecoin liquidity pools and market-making mechanisms to maintain efficient exchange rates across regions. The initiative aligns with YZi’s strategy to strengthen the BNB Chain payment ecosystem, leveraging stablecoins as the core settlement medium for global commerce.
BPN expects to expand its network to include up to 20 regional stablecoins from Asia, Africa, and Latin America by early 2026. Founder Rica Fu emphasized that the goal is to create a universal framework where “stablecoins become the global trust and settlement standard,” bridging financial institutions and merchants through a unified digital infrastructure.
A strong year for YZi Labs’ blockchain investments
With over $10 billion in assets under management, YZi Labs continues to play a major role in integrating crypto infrastructure with traditional finance. Earlier in October, it launched a $1 billion BNB Builder Fund for early-stage projects and partnered with China Renaissance on a $600 million BNB-focused investment vehicle—further solidifying its position as a leading force in blockchain finance.
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