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Background
International payments between banks often rely on pre-funded accounts held with correspondent banks. Solide Finance proposes using blockchain and stablecoins, cryptocurrencies pegged to an official currency, to speed them up.
The key points
Fintech Solide Finance has set up in Geneva, the GGBa reported on 5 November 2025. Its platform uses blockchain and stablecoins for instant, lower-cost cross-border payments.
Geneva is its first operational market. The company is already working with local banks to build an interbank network. It was founded by Myriame Honnay, a corporate finance specialist, and Olivier Scherrer, an engineer. The GGBa and the Cantonal Office for Economy and Innovation (OCEI) supported its set-up.
Key figures
- 15 years : Olivier Scherrer's experience in systems for major financial institutions
Who says what
- Myriame Honnay (co-founder): Geneva offers a strong regulatory framework and a dense financial ecosystem for a regulated fintech.
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