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Investment from Alibaba and others signals growing confidence in stablecoin-powered B2B payment solutions.
January 14, 2026

Companies mentioned:
VelaFi, a financial infrastructure platform specializing in stablecoin-powered solutions under Galactic Holdings, has secured $20 million in Series B financing. The round, led by XVC and Ikuyo, includes investments from Alibaba Investment, Planetree, existing backer BAI Capital, and other global investors, pushing the company's total funding past $40 million.
The fresh capital will fuel VelaFi's expansion of its stablecoin-based payment infrastructure into Latin America, the United States, and Asia. The platform aims to create a faster, more compliant settlement layer for global businesses, addressing longstanding challenges in cross-border transactions.
Founded in 2020 with strong ties to Latin America, VelaFi has built a reputation for delivering reliable payment solutions in complex and underserved markets. The company has since broadened its reach to the U.S. and Asia, offering a unified system that integrates local banking networks, international transfer systems, and leading stablecoin protocols. This setup helps enterprises overcome issues like settlement delays, liquidity bottlenecks, and fragmented financial ecosystems, enabling quicker, more transparent, and cost-effective global money movements.
VelaFi's enterprise-grade offerings include on- and off-ramps for stablecoins, pay-in and pay-out services, cross-border payment capabilities, multi-currency operations, foreign exchange workflows, and secure asset management. These features are accessible via the platform's interface or through API integrations. To date, VelaFi has supported hundreds of enterprise clients and handled billions of dollars in transaction volume, with growing demand across its international corridors.
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