FalconX Expands Global Fiat Settlement Capabilities Through Banking Circle
FalconX is integrating Banking Circle’s banking and payments infrastructure to enhance its global fiat settlement capabilities and expand access to key payment networks, including access to onshore Australian dollar (AUD) rails.
This engagement enables faster and more efficient institutional settlement flows through Banking Circle’s banking and payments infrastructure. Supported currency pairs available through the FalconX platform will benefit from real-time settlement capabilities powered by Banking Circle’s BC-NOW network, helping streamline treasury operations and cross-border fund movement for crypto-native and institutional clients across global markets.
Access to onshore AUD rails strengthens FalconX’s ability to support its Australian institutional client flows via Banking Circle’s local payment infrastructure, in a market where reliable local banking infrastructure for digital asset firms remains limited.
“As institutional digital asset markets mature, clients increasingly expect the same speed, reliability, and operational efficiency they experience in traditional financial markets,” said Hilal Mehydene, Head of FX Trading & Product at FalconX. “Leveraging Banking Circle’s infrastructure enhances our ability to support institutional treasury management, cross-border settlement, and access to local payment infrastructure in key global markets.”
“Digital asset firms require banking infrastructure that can operate seamlessly across currencies, jurisdictions, and market participants,” said David D’Amico, Co-Head of Web3 Sales at Banking Circle. “By combining Banking Circle’s global payments network with FalconX’s institutional digital asset platform, we’re helping facilitate the efficient movement of value for clients operating across traditional financial systems and digital asset markets.”
The integration reflects broader institutional market trends as digital asset trading and settlement continue to mature. As institutional adoption grows, FalconX continues to invest in infrastructure that bridges traditional finance and digital assets while expanding institutional access to faster, more connected, and globally interoperable financial markets.
About Banking Circle S.A.
Banking Circle S.A. is a fully licensed bank headquartered in Luxembourg, regulated by the CSSF, and built for one purpose: helping regulated financial institutions scale across borders without the friction of legacy infrastructure.
With operations spanning Europe, the UK and Asia-Pacific - including Banking Circle Australia, a locally licensed Authorised Deposit-taking Institution, Banking Circle delivers multi-currency accounts, local clearing and cross-border payments through a single, integrated platform. Its CASP license extends that capability into digital assets, including stablecoin settlement, positioning clients at the forefront of the payments landscape. Learn more at www.bankingcircle.com
About FalconX
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