Velocity and CrissCross Partner to Expand Institutional Stablecoin Connectivity Across Africa
Velocity, the infrastructure platform bringing financial institutions and global businesses onchain, and CrissCross, the payments and FX infrastructure platform across African markets, today announced a strategic partnership to expand access between global stablecoin liquidity and local financial infrastructure across Africa.
Velocity 2026 to Reveal a Deep Dive into What’s Driving U.S. Economic Growth
Latinos in the United States now represent a $4.4 trillion economy, equivalent to the world’s fourth largest if measured independently, yet many businesses continue to overlook the consumers, entrepreneurs and workers driving this growth. As companies navigate changing consumer behavior and an increasingly competitive marketplace, Velocity 2026 will examine how U.S. Latino economic influence is driving America’s growth and why businesses must pay attention.
Visa, Circle and Haun Ventures Back Velocity in Series A Extension, Bringing Total Series A Funding to $48 million
Velocity, the stablecoin payments and treasury platform, today announced a $10 million extension to its Series A, with investment from Visa Ventures, Circle Ventures, Ripple, Haun Ventures, Translink Capital and Mirana Ventures. The extension follows Velocity’s $38 million Series A announced last month and will support the company’s work to bring stablecoin infrastructure to issuers, acquirers, payment providers, financial institutions and merchants worldwide.
Velocity Raises $38 Million Series A to Bring Enterprise-Grade Stablecoin Infrastructure to Global Treasury and Payments
Velocity, the stablecoin treasury and settlement platform bringing enterprises onchain, today announced a $38 million Series A round led by Dragonfly and FirstMark, with participation from Activant Capital, Capital One Ventures, QED Investors, Coinbase Ventures, Wintermute Ventures and Ripple. Founded in 2025, Velocity works with global merchants, payment providers, fintechs and financial institutions looking to modernise treasury operations, reduce settlement times, eliminate prefunding requirements and move capital more efficiently across borders.
Velocity Conference to Spotlight Massive, Untapped Economic Power of the Latino Cohort as Consumers, Entrepreneurs and Workforce in the U.S. Mainstream Economy
Velocity, taking place in Los Angeles from September 24–26, will convene business leaders, policymakers, and cultural influencers to highlight the transformative growth, spending power and influence of U.S. Latinos in the 21st century economy. This premier live, in person event will convene at the J.W. Marriott and Ritz-Carlton at L.A. Live. Velocity is founded and curated by global businessman, investor Sol Trujillo and his partner Andrea Trujillo, Velocity’s CMO, and an accomplished marketing, creative director, and branding expert.
Velocity comes out of stealth with $10M to power the Velocity of MoneyFounded by payment industry veterans Tom Greenwood and Eric Queathem, Velocity enables enterprises to move and manage capital seamlessly across banks, blockchains, and borders.
