Rain has entered a strategic partnership with Episode Six to scale stablecoin-powered card and payments programs across Asia-Pacific, marking a key step in its global expansion strategy.
The partnership will see Episode Six provide core processing infrastructure for Rain’s credit, debit, and prepaid card systems, with initial rollout focused on Asia-Pacific, a region experiencing rapid growth in stablecoin-based transactions and cross-border digital payments.
Stablecoin infrastructure is the system that allows stablecoins to be created, moved, and redeemed safely. It includes custody systems, blockchain networks, smart contracts, and compliance tools. It works by managing reserves, processing transactions on-chain, and ensuring each stablecoin is backed 1:1.
Last week: APAC expansion.
This week: how we’re making it happen.Rain is partnering with Episode Six as a key processing partner for APAC, bringing the local infrastructure needed to launch and scale card programs in-region. More to come. https://t.co/h4SwRtvFVV pic.twitter.com/7P2ymkHrwm
— Rain (@raincards) April 1, 2026
IMG TXT: Rain Partners with Episode Six. Source: Rain
Asia-Pacific becomes key growth hub for stablecoin payments
The Asia-Pacific region has emerged as one of the fastest-growing markets for stablecoin usage, particularly in cross-border settlement and corporate treasury flows. Rain’s expansion into the region is supported by Episode Six’s local infrastructure, which includes cloud deployments and integrations across major financial corridors.
The collaboration is designed to improve speed, reliability, and compliance for card programs operating across multiple jurisdictions, reducing friction for enterprises building on stablecoin rails.
Episode Six’s API-driven system allows full customization of payment rules, including FX controls, fees, and risk settings, enabling Rain’s partners to adapt programs to local regulatory requirements without rebuilding infrastructure for each market.
Infrastructure push targets scalable global card networks
The partnership reflects a broader push to build scalable infrastructure for stablecoin payments, with both firms focusing on enterprise use cases such as cross-border business payments and digital treasury management.
Episode Six already powers card and ledger systems in over 50 countries, and the integration with Rain expands its role in crypto-linked payment infrastructure. Rain, which supports stablecoin-based payment cards accepted at over 150 million merchants globally, says the collaboration strengthens its ability to launch compliant and scalable programs across new regions.
The companies plan to extend the partnership beyond Asia-Pacific, with future expansions expected across additional markets and payment networks as demand for stablecoin-enabled financial infrastructure continues to grow. Notably, the stablecoin sector reached a new all-time high, with a total market capitalization of $312 billion, according to crypto analyst, Patrick Scott.
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