TrustLinq Launches Crypto-to-Fiat Payment Platform to Bridge Real-World Usage Gap

In accordance with BitJie, TrustLinq, a Swiss-regulated financial intermediary, has launched a crypto-to-fiat payment platform designed to bridge the gap between crypto holdings and real-world spending. The platform allows users to send payments in over 70 fiat currencies to global recipients using their crypto assets, bypassing traditional banking infrastructure. It addresses a key inefficiency in the market: while over 580 million people hold crypto, less than 0.005% of businesses accept it directly. Operating under Swiss regulators, the platform uses bank-grade compliance and security automation to execute payments via local channels like SEPA, SWIFT, and ACH, or through a planned TrustLinq debit card (Q1 2026). Unlike existing crypto payment processors that require merchants to accept digital assets, TrustLinq allows seamless conversion of crypto to fiat, with funds deposited directly into the recipient’s existing account. The platform targets two main markets: individuals can use crypto to pay for rent, tuition, leisure, and international transfers, while businesses can convert crypto to fiat for supplier payments, international salaries, and operational costs. TrustLinq CEO Sharon Gal Franko emphasized that the platform 'changes how individuals and businesses use crypto in the real world, not through speculation, but through actual financial operations.' The non-custodial model ensures users retain control of their funds, aligning with strict Swiss AML regulations. TrustLinq plans to expand its services in early 2026 with the launch of a debit card, enabling global traditional merchant spending. The platform aims to accelerate crypto adoption by solving existing limitations, such as the need for recipients to hold crypto or have a bank account.