- Brighty raised $10 million to expand its crypto payments platform in Europe and the UK, bridging traditional banking with blockchain technology.
- The app offers IBAN accounts, Visa cards, stablecoin wallets, and investment management, catering to digital nomads and businesses.
What happened: Brighty secures $10M for expansion
Brighty, a Swiss-based fintech firm specialising in crypto payments, has raised $10 million from Futurecraft Ventures to expand its services in Europe and the UK. Known for combining traditional digital banking features with blockchain technology, Brighty offers a personal finance app that integrates stablecoins and decentralised finance (DeFi).
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The platform provides users with European IBAN accounts, Visa cards (both physical and digital), and custodial addresses across popular blockchain networks like Ethereum, Tron, Polygon, and Arbitrum. Brighty’s services are particularly appealing to digital nomads, enabling seamless exchange between cryptocurrencies and fiat currencies like USD, GBP, and Euros. Users can also send money globally or use their crypto for online and offline purchases.
Beyond individual use, Brighty has introduced a platform for businesses within the European Union. It enables companies to create wallets in stablecoins, list custom tokens, and stake coins while earning cashback. The platform’s investment management service also allows users to diversify portfolios across multiple sectors, including technology and real estate.
