The partnership integrates regulated stablecoin infrastructure with traditional banking to enhance cross-border payments across major global corridors
ARP Digital, a global provider of stablecoin-based settlement infrastructure, has announced a strategic partnership with Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait (BBK) to advance cross-border payment capabilities in the GCC and beyond.
The collaboration aims to establish regulated settlement rails that connect digital assets with traditional banking systems, enabling seamless transfer, conversion, and settlement between fiat currencies and stablecoins across key international payment corridors.
Abdulaziz Kanoo, Co-Founder of ARP Digital, said:
“This partnership is about building real-world connectivity. By combining ARP’s regulated settlement infrastructure with BBK’s banking expertise, we are expanding access to efficient cross-border rails that bring the transparency and value of digital assets closer to real economies.”
The partnership underscores BBK’s commitment to digital transformation and reflects the growing institutional adoption of blockchain-powered financial infrastructure across the Middle East.
For ARP Digital, this marks another step in its global expansion strategy to create interoperable settlement networks that integrate traditional financial institutions with the digital asset ecosystem – using stablecoins as a bridge for faster, more transparent, and cost-efficient settlements.
The initiative is expected to enhance liquidity, reduce cross-border friction, and support compliance-driven innovation in international finance.
