BVNK gains direct SEPA access via Lithuania's CENTROlink, enabling 24/7 instant euro payments with sub-10-second settlement and removing intermediary banks. It becomes the only platform offering both direct SEPA and stablecoin settlement. Targeting 96% automation by 2026.

BVNK wins a CASP licence from Malta's MFSA, enabling MiCA-regulated stablecoin services passported across the EEA. The licence complements its existing EMI and SEPA access, forming a three-part compliance stack as annual processing volume hits $30B.

UK-based payments firm Checkout.com acquires regulated EMI Blue EMI, gaining license to issue euro-backed stablecoins. It also plans to open a tech hub in Vilnius, expanding European digital payment infrastructure.