Abu Dhabi, UAE – 20th May, 2026 – The MENA Fintech Association (MFTA), the region’s leading not-for-profit fintech industry body and globally ranked among the top fintech associations, is pleased to welcome BCB Group, a leading provider of regulated payment and trading infrastructure for the digital asset economy, as a new corporate member. MFTA continues to play a central role in advancing collaboration, innovation, and regulatory engagement across the Middle East and Africa.
BCB Group joins MFTA at a time when financial institutions, fintechs, and digital asset companies across the region are accelerating the adoption of blockchain based financial services and institutional-grade payment infrastructure. As the convergence between traditional finance and digital assets continues to evolve, the need for secure, compliant, and real-time financial infrastructure has become increasingly critical.
BCB Group provides enterprise-grade payment accounts, trading services, and liquidity solutions across both fiat and digital assets, enabling organizations to seamlessly pay, store, trade, and manage funds in a global digital economy. Through its proprietary BLINC network, the company enables 24/7 instant payments and settlement between institutional counterparties, supporting real-time financial operations across global markets.
With a global business reaching over 50 countries and a client base that includes leading crypto exchanges, liquidity providers, market makers, investment firms, and payment processors, BCB Group plays a key role in connecting the digital asset ecosystem with traditional financial infrastructure.
As part of its engagement with the Association, BCB Group will contribute its expertise to MFTA’s ecosystem initiatives focused on payments, digital assets, institutional finance, and regulatory alignment. As demand for instant settlement, fiat-to-crypto interoperability, and treasury management solutions continues to grow, infrastructure providers such as BCB are enabling the next phase of institutional adoption across the region.
Claire Barratt, Managing Director UAE, BCB Group, commented:
“We are thrilled to be joining the MENA Fintech Association at such a pivotal moment for digital finance in the region. The UAE has firmly established itself as a global hub for financial innovation and BCB Group is committed to playing an active role in shaping that future. This membership gives us a platform to collaborate with the brightest minds in fintech, contribute to the development of a robust and inclusive financial ecosystem, and accelerate our mission of being the trusted infrastructure for global payments by delivering enterprise-grade payment infrastructure for financial institutions operating across global fiat and digital asset markets.”
The growing institutionalization of digital assets is driving demand for trusted financial infrastructure that can bridge traditional banking systems with emerging blockchain based ecosystems. Financial institutions are increasingly seeking partners that can provide compliant, scalable, and real-time payment capabilities to support global operations and evolving client needs.
MFTA continues to serve as a trusted platform for industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators through working groups, roundtables, partnerships, and thought leadership initiatives. BCB Group’s membership further strengthens the Association’s commitment to advancing next-generation payment infrastructure, digital asset innovation, and cross-border financial connectivity across the MENA ecosystem.
Nameer Khan, Chairman of the MENA Fintech Association and Founder of Fils, added:
“MENA is emerging as a strategically important hub for digital finance, driven by regulatory progress, resilience, and growing institutional adoption. The MENA Fintech Association plays a central role in convening regulators, financial institutions, and technology leaders to support this evolution. We welcome BCB Group under the regional leadership of Claire Barrat and look forward to strengthening secure, compliant, and cross-border financial infrastructure across the region.”
About BCB Group
BCB Group is a leading provider of regulated payment and trading infrastructure for the digital asset economy, offering payment accounts, liquidity, and treasury solutions across fiat and cryptocurrencies. Founded in 2017, the company delivers an end-to-end suite of financial services accessible via API and user interface, supporting over 40 fiat and cryptocurrencies.
Its infrastructure enables businesses to manage payments, execute trades, and optimize treasury operations across global markets, while its BLINC network provides instant, 24/7 settlement between institutional participants.
BCB Group is regulated in key jurisdictions including the UK and France and operates with a strong compliance-first approach, serving a global client base of institutional partners across crypto and traditional finance.
About the MENA Fintech Association
The MENA Fintech Association (MFTA) is an inclusive, not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting open dialogue and innovation within the MENA fintech community. MFTA supports a diverse network of fintech startups, SMEs, financial institutions, technology companies, investors, and regulators, serving as a trusted platform to shape policy, foster collaboration, and accelerate the future of finance across the region.
As part of the MFTA community, BCB Group will collaborate with banks, fintechs, financial institutions, regulators, and technology providers across the region. The partnership aims to facilitate dialogue on emerging technologies, contribute to policy and regulatory discussions, and support initiatives around digital asset infrastructure, instant payments, cross-border settlement, and institutional financial services that are shaping the future of finance.
Through this partnership, MFTA and BCB Group share a common focus on advancing secure, compliant, and scalable financial innovation. By working together, both organizations aim to support sustainable fintech growth, strengthen institutional adoption of digital assets, and reinforce MENA’s position as a global hub for next-generation financial infrastructure.
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