Starlynk Group, Changer.ae, and Quantoz Payments have announced strategic partnerships to expand global cross-border stablecoin payments. The initiative aims to facilitate regulated, compliant stablecoin settlements across key markets in Asia, the Middle East, and Europe.
Under the agreements, Starlynk and Changer.ae will provide AED on/off-ramp services, enabling seamless movement between local currencies and stablecoins. Starlynk and Quantoz will integrate their infrastructures to enhance liquidity and circulation of MiCA-compliant stablecoins, developing cross-border corridors connecting Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.
Additionally, Changer.ae and Quantoz are establishing the first regulated UAE-Europe corridor for stablecoin-based trade and treasury solutions. The corridor combines Changer.ae’s regulated custody, conversion, and escrow services with Quantoz’s electronic money and stablecoin infrastructure.
Enterprises need compliant, end-to-end rails between local currencies and regulated stablecoins. With these MOUs, we are pairing AED on/off-ramps, custody, and escrow with settlement, allowing importers, exporters, and merchants to move value between the UAE and Europe with speed, clarity, and robust compliance.
Shanghai Tang becomes first international stablecoin retailer
Luxury lifestyle brand Shanghai Tang has become the first international retailer to accept stablecoins through this partnership. Customers can now use EURQ and USDQ for purchases in select boutiques and e-commerce platforms across Hong Kong, Singapore, Europe, and the U.S.
Arnoud Star Busmann, CEO of Quantoz Payments, said: “We are proud that our stablecoin usage is continuing to expand and being adopted as means of exchange. With Starlynk and Changer we aim to turn our regulated digital money into practical payment rails, and with Shanghai Tang we are literally taking this to the shop floor and checkout. EURQ and USDQ can now help merchants and enterprises settle faster and cheaper with more transparency and choice.”