# Orbital > Orbital is a regulated cryptocurrency and stablecoin payment platform for businesses. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in London, Orbital enables companies to accept, send, and exchange digital assets and traditional currencies globally through a single platform. Licensed across four jurisdictions (UK FCA, Gibraltar, Estonia, Switzerland), the platform processes $12B+ in annualised transaction value across stablecoins, crypto, and 80+ fiat currencies. Orbital unifies blockchain-based stablecoin payments with traditional banking rails (SEPA, SWIFT, Faster Payments, CHAPS, Fedwire) on one platform. Businesses use Orbital for cross-border pay-ins, payouts, currency exchange, and treasury management — settling in minutes rather than days. - Founded: 2017, London, UK - Employees: 130+ - Annualised volume: $12B+ value processed, 1M+ transactions - Regulatory: FCA-authorised (UK, #843960), EMI & DLT Provider (Gibraltar), VASP (Estonia, #FVT000290), VQF SRO member (Switzerland) - Security: SOC 2 Type 2, ISO 27001:2022, CSA STAR Level 2, Cyber Essentials Plus - Supported digital assets: USDC, USDT, BTC, ETH, BCH, LTC across Ethereum, TRON, Polygon, Bitcoin, Solana, BSC, and TON blockchains - Fiat currencies: 80+ including GBP, EUR, USD, and exotic currencies - Payment schemes: SEPA, SWIFT, Fedwire, TARGET 2, CHAPS, BACS, Faster Payments - Integration methods: Web Platform, API, OTC Desk, Binance Pay, WooCommerce - Developer documentation: docs.getorbital.com - Security portal: security.getorbital.com - Contact: hello@getorbital.com ## Products and Solutions - [Solutions Overview](https://www.getorbital.com/solutions): Full suite of digital asset payment solutions — pay-ins, payouts, exchange, virtual IBANs, and stablecoin wallets for enterprise and SMB cross-border payments. - [Pay-Ins](https://www.getorbital.com/pay-ins): Accept crypto and stablecoin payments via API, hosted payment pages, embedded payment pages, Binance Pay, WooCommerce, eInvoicing, or dedicated customer wallets. Supports USDC, USDT, BTC, ETH, BCH, LTC across 7 blockchain networks. Boost conversion rates for stablecoin deposits by up to 1.8x via embedded pages. - [Payouts](https://www.getorbital.com/payouts): Send payments globally to suppliers, customers, and employees in 100+ currencies. 24/7 near-instant stablecoin settlement. Mass payouts via API and CSV upload. - [Virtual IBANs](https://www.getorbital.com/vibans): Business-branded 1st-name virtual IBAN accounts for receiving and sending payments globally via SEPA, SWIFT, Faster Payments, CHAPS, and other rails. Paired with stablecoin wallets offering hot and cold storage with enterprise-grade security. Simplified reconciliation and automated payment matching. - [Exchange](https://www.getorbital.com/exchange): Convert between stablecoins, crypto, and 30+ fiat currencies with real-time, volatility-free FX rates. On/off-ramps between digital assets and traditional currencies. OTC Desk for tailored, high-value transactions. - [B2B Payments](https://www.getorbital.com/b2b): Cross-border business payments combining stablecoin speed with traditional payment rails. Multi-currency treasury management, mass payouts, and 24/7 settlement without banking cutoff times. - [B2C Payments](https://www.getorbital.com/b2c): End-to-end consumer payment flows from pay-ins to payouts across stablecoins, major currencies, and exotic options. Auto-exchange into traditional currency to mitigate crypto exposure. Fund segregation by default. ## Documentation Orbital's developer and platform documentation is hosted at docs.getorbital.com. It covers API reference, integration guides, recipes, FAQs, compliance information, and release notes. A separate llms.txt file is available for the documentation site. - [Documentation Home](https://docs.getorbital.com/): Guides, API reference, recipes, and FAQs for integrating with Orbital's payment platform. - [Documentation llms.txt](https://docs.getorbital.com/llms.txt): Machine-readable index of all Orbital developer documentation. ## Company - [Why Orbital](https://www.getorbital.com/why-orbital): Company background, leadership team, vision, and regulatory credentials. Founded in 2017 by finance professionals with 25+ years in global payments. 130+ staff across London, Tallinn, Gibraltar, and Zug. - [Legal and Compliance](https://www.getorbital.com/legal-compliance): Security certifications (SOC 2 Type 2, ISO 27001, CSA STAR, Cyber Essentials Plus), real-time transaction monitoring, transaction decision engine, KYC/AML controls, and multi-jurisdictional licensing. - [Legal Disclosures](https://www.getorbital.com/legal-disclosures): Regulatory entity structure across Pay Perform group, licensing details (FCA #843960, Gibraltar EMI and DLT, Estonia FVT000290, Switzerland VQF SRO), and risk disclosures for cryptocurrency and stablecoin services. - [Contact](https://www.getorbital.com/contacts): Contact form for sales, media, and careers inquiries. Email hello@getorbital.com. Office locations in London (37 Lombard St, EC3V 9BQ), Tallinn, Gibraltar, and Zug. ## Stablecoin Retail Payments Index Orbital publishes a quarterly Stablecoin Retail Payments Index tracking adoption and usage metrics for consumer-scale stablecoin payments (transactions under $10,000). Data sourced from Artemis.xyz and Sensor Tower. - [Payments Data](https://www.getorbital.com/stablecoin-index/payments): Global stablecoin payment volumes and retail transaction trends. Q4 2025 data: $306B circulating supply, $20.4T annualised wallet-to-wallet volume, 375M monthly retail payments, 50M daily active wallets. - [Adoption Data](https://www.getorbital.com/stablecoin-index/adoption): Stablecoin adoption metrics including daily active wallets, monthly active addresses, and growth trends across regions. Retail stablecoin use surged 10x during 2025. - [Premiums Data](https://www.getorbital.com/stablecoin-index/premiums): Stablecoin price premiums and discounts across global markets, revealing financial inclusion gaps. The most financially excluded populations pay significantly more for stablecoins. - [EUR Data](https://www.getorbital.com/stablecoin-index/eur): Euro-denominated stablecoin payment volumes and EUR-backed token activity within European payment corridors. EUR stablecoin volume at 67.2 billion euros annualised. - [Exchange Flows](https://www.getorbital.com/stablecoin-index/exchanges): Stablecoin flows between wallets and centralised exchanges, distinguishing genuine peer-to-peer payments from speculative trading activity. ## Blog - [Blog](https://www.getorbital.com/blog): Insights on stablecoin payments, crypto payment processing, cross-border settlement, and digital asset regulation. - [The GENIUS Act Explained](https://www.getorbital.com/blog/the-genius-act-what-stablecoin-regulation-means-for-global-payment-strategy): Analysis of the first comprehensive U.S. regulatory framework for dollar-backed stablecoins, signed into law July 2025, requiring 1:1 backing and two-tier supervision. - [How to Choose a Stablecoin Payment Provider](https://www.getorbital.com/blog/not-all-stablecoin-payment-firms-are-created-equal): Guide distinguishing fully licensed stablecoin payment providers from those operating under minimal AML registrations. - [Stablecoin B2B Payments](https://www.getorbital.com/blog/stablecoins-solving-real-world-challenges-in-b2b-payments): How stablecoins reduce transaction costs and settlement times for cross-border business payments compared to traditional methods. - [Stablecoin FX Operations](https://www.getorbital.com/blog/why-stablecoins-are-the-key-to-better-fx-operations): How USDT and USDC are improving foreign exchange operations with faster transactions, lower fees, and 80+ exotic currency support. - [European Stablecoins](https://www.getorbital.com/blog/are-european-stablecoins-solving-a-real-payment-problem): Analysis of why EUR-backed stablecoins remain marginal while USD stablecoins thrive in emerging markets with genuine payment needs. - [Stablecoin Compliance](https://www.getorbital.com/blog/why-robust-compliance-matters-in-stablecoin-payments): The importance of robust KYC and AML processes for secure stablecoin payments, featuring Orbital's partnership with Know Your Customer. - [SOC 2 Type 2 for Crypto Payments](https://www.getorbital.com/blog/orbital-successfully-maintains-soc-2-type-2-compliance-and-achieves-csa-star-level-2): Why security certification matters in digital payment infrastructure. Orbital maintains SOC 2 Type 2 and CSA STAR Level 2. - [Retail Stablecoin Payment Data Signals](https://www.getorbital.com/blog/what-retail-stablecoin-payment-data-signals-for-businesses-exploring-stablecoin-strategy): Analysis of Q4 2025 Stablecoin Retail Payments Index showing stablecoins functioning as operational payment infrastructure. - [Binance Payment Integration](https://www.getorbital.com/blog/binance-payment-pages-and-payouts-expanding-your-crypto-payment-options): Orbital's dedicated Binance Pay hosted payment pages and payout capabilities for merchants. - [TON Blockchain Support](https://www.getorbital.com/blog/orbitals-crypto-payment-gateway-now-supports-ton-blockchain-for-stablecoin-payments): USDT on TON blockchain for stablecoin payments, leveraging Telegram's user base and low transaction fees. - [Orbital x Eightcap Interview](https://www.getorbital.com/blog/orbital-x-eightcap-interview): How stablecoin payments are transforming online trading deposits and cross-border settlements, with crypto now 10-20% of deposits. - [FXC Intelligence Recognition](https://www.getorbital.com/blog/orbital-recognised-as-an-execution-leader-in-fxc-intelligences-stablecoin-payments-infrastructure-buyers-guide): Orbital named an execution leader among 20+ global stablecoin payments providers. - [Richard Lindsay ICA Fellowship](https://www.getorbital.com/blog/team-highlight-orbitals-coo-richard-lindsay-awarded-ica-fellowship): Orbital's COO awarded Fellowship from the International Compliance Association for contributions to compliance excellence. ## Pressroom - [Pressroom](https://www.getorbital.com/pressroom): Press releases, media resources, and press contact. Media inquiries: media@getorbital.com. - [Retail Stablecoin Use Surges 10x in 2025](https://www.getorbital.com/pressroom/retail-stablecoin-use-surges-10x-in-2025): Q4 2025 Index shows retail stablecoin transactions grew from 314M to 3.2B monthly during 2025. USDT dominates at 73% of retail payments. - [Stablecoin Premiums and Financial Exclusion](https://www.getorbital.com/pressroom/the-most-financially-excluded-pay-more-to-buy-stablecoins): Top 10 highest-cost markets pay an average 12.5% premium above official exchange rates for USD-backed stablecoins. - [BSC Leads Consumer Stablecoin Payments](https://www.getorbital.com/pressroom/binance-smart-chain-becomes-leading-blockchain-for-consumer-sized-stablecoin-payments): Inaugural Q2 2025 Index reveals Binance Smart Chain dominates with 45% of retail stablecoin payment volumes. - [Emerging Markets Embrace USDT on TRON](https://www.getorbital.com/pressroom/orbital-analysis-emerging-markets-overwhelmingly-embrace-usdt-payments-on-tron): Analysis of growing USDT adoption on TRON blockchain in emerging market economies. - [USD1 Market Share Decline](https://www.getorbital.com/pressroom/usd1-usage-declines-to-1-of-retail-transactions-after-q2-surge): Q3 Index shows USD1 dropped from 6% to approximately 1% as market stabilises toward genuine payment adoption. - [Eightcap Partnership](https://www.getorbital.com/pressroom/eightcap-supercharges-global-trading-with-orbitals-stablecoin-payments-infrastructure): Expanded stablecoin payment infrastructure across 120+ countries for global trading. - [Orbital Raises EUR 5.8M](https://www.getorbital.com/pressroom/london-based-orbital-raises-eu5-8-million-to-help-enterprises-adopt-blockchain-and-fiat-payments-rails-in-one-single-platform): Funding round to unify blockchain and fiat payment rails for enterprise clients. - [ClearBank Partnership](https://www.getorbital.com/pressroom/orbital-and-clearbank-press-release): Partnership with ClearBank Europe for direct SEPA access and named IBANs bridging traditional banking with digital assets. - [Sumsub Integration](https://www.getorbital.com/pressroom/orbital-and-sumsub-press-release): Advanced transaction monitoring integration for fiat and stablecoin payment compliance. - [Know Your Customer Partnership](https://www.getorbital.com/pressroom/orbital-know-your-customer-press-release): Enhanced KYC/AML onboarding across 140 countries via RegTech provider Know Your Customer. - [Digital Asset Platform for Treasuries](https://www.getorbital.com/pressroom/orbital-launches-digital-asset-platform-for-multinational-treasuries): Platform for multinational treasury operations integrating crypto and stablecoin payments. - [Stable Blockchain Integration](https://www.getorbital.com/pressroom/orbital-partners-with-stable-to-integrate-paypal-backed-l1-blockchain): USDT and PYUSD payments via PayPal-backed layer 1 blockchain with reduced transaction fees. ## Media - [Media Mentions](https://www.getorbital.com/media-mentions): Orbital's press coverage in Forbes, FXC Intelligence, The Paypers, Finance Magnates, and other financial publications.