About Chain
Chain is a blockchain-based technology company on a mission to enable a smarter and more connected economy. We build cryptographic ledgers and cloud infrastructure that underpin transformative finance.
Company Information
Founded in 2014, Chain has raised over $40 million in funding from Khosla Ventures, Pantera Capital, Capital One, Citigroup, Fiserv, Nasdaq, Orange, and Visa.
In 2018, Stellar acquired Chain to form Interstellar, a commercial arm of the Stellar Foundation.
In 2020, Chain was reacquired to continue its mission to build a more robust global financial system through blockchain technology.
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Direct Access to Global Banking
What does “direct access to global banking rails” mean?
Direct access means connecting straight to major banking and card networks such as ACH, Fedwire, FedNow, SEPA, Faster Payments, Visa, and Mastercard, without layered intermediaries. Chain provides access to our partner network of regulatory licenses and our Chain Direct Infrastructure, enabling faster settlement, lower costs, and simpler reconciliation at a global scale.
How is Chain different from a payment processor or crypto exchange?
Chain provides infrastructure rather than acting as a transaction intermediary. Client banks remain at the center of the transaction flow, with no custody of client funds by Chain.
How do stablecoins work within traditional global banking systems?
Stablecoins function as a settlement layer that enhances speed and availability while maintaining bank-based minting, redemption, compliance, and fiat payouts.
How does Chain handle compliance across countries and asset types?
Compliance is embedded directly into Chain’s infrastructure through integrated KYC/KYB, AML, sanctions screening, and transaction monitoring.
Who benefits from direct access to global banking through Chain?
Direct access is designed for banks, payment providers, fintechs, and regulated platforms that need to move money globally with speed and reliability.