Montreal, Canada, October 27, 2021 — Leading cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex has joined forces with Nuvei, the parent company of fiat-crypto gateway provider Simplex, enabling Bitfinex users to access a suite of on-ramp services.
From today, Bitfinex customers with an intermediate verification level can obtain access to Simplex funding options, allowing them to purchase a range of digital assets using their debit or credit card.
Initially, users can purchase Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Tether (USDT) and Tether Gold (XAUt), with further assets to be added in the coming months. Simplex’s renowned anti-fraud systems will underpin all transactions going forward.
Bitfinex CTO Paolo Ardoino said, “Our mission has always been to increase the accessibility of digital tokens and provide an optimal trading experience for our growing customer base. Partnering with Nuvei and integrating Simplex will help to cement our status as a one-stop shop for all crypto users.”
“We are thrilled to announce our collaboration with Bitfinex,” added Nimrod Lehavi, CEO and Co-founder of Simplex. “Bitfinex is a great addition to our strong roster of crypto businesses and exchanges. Our goal is to make cryptocurrency accessible to everyone.”
A principal member of the Visa network, Simplex specializes in fraudless payment processing with global accessibility and supplies fiat infrastructure for many of the cryptocurrency industry’s top companies including Binance, KuCoin, Huobi, Bitrue, Bithumb Global, Trezor, Polkadot, and Poloniex.
About Nuvei
We are Nuvei (Nasdaq:NVEI) (TSX: NVEI). We provide the intelligence and technology businesses need to succeed locally and globally, through one integration – propelling them further, faster. Uniting payment technology and consulting, we help businesses remove payment barriers, optimize operating costs and increase acceptance rates. Our proprietary platform provides seamless pay-in and payout capabilities, connecting merchants with their customers in 204 markets worldwide, with local acquiring in 45 markets. With support for over 500 local and alternative payment methods, nearly 210 currencies and 100 cryptocurrencies, merchants can capture every payment opportunity that comes their way. Our purpose is to make our world a local marketplace.
Contact for Bitfinex
Joe Morgan
Senior PR Manager
joe.morgan@bitfinex.com
