Standard Economics, a startup specializing in stablecoin payments, has raised $9 million in seed investment to build out its Uno cross-border remittance platform, with a focus on Latin American and Asian markets. The funding round was led by crypto VC firm Paradigm, alongside Lightspeed Venture Partners and several notable angel investors. This milestone positions the company to use stablecoins for more efficient international money transfers, aiming to lessen dependence on conventional banks, according to a
The company’s platform allows users to send and receive U.S. dollars through stablecoins, providing a faster and more affordable alternative to traditional remittance options. Co-founder and CEO Evan Jones highlighted the app’s commitment to accessibility, combining domestic payments, money transfers, and banking features within a single platform. While the firm’s valuation has not been made public, Standard Economics currently has a six-member team and is pre-revenue, as reported by Lookonchain. The investment reflects increasing institutional trust in stablecoin solutions, especially in areas like Latin America where crypto usage is rapidly rising.
Latin America’s cryptocurrency sector has become the world’s fastest-growing in 2025, according to the
Uno’s growth is in line with larger regional trends, where economic volatility and limited access to banks have fueled interest in digital financial solutions. Standard Economics’ emphasis on USD-backed stablecoin infrastructure is similar to moves by established firms such as Western Union;
This seed round highlights the strategic importance of stablecoins in solving remittance issues. With over $1.5 trillion in on-chain transactions between 2022 and 2025, Latin America’s crypto landscape is increasingly seen as a proving ground for scalable financial technologies. Standard Economics’ strategy—blending regulated stablecoin networks with localized banking services—positions it to benefit from this momentum while tackling compliance and user experience challenges, as noted by Coinotag.
As the company grows, it joins both new startups and established firms in reshaping the cross-border payments sector. The industry’s progress is further bolstered by changes in U.S. policy, such as the Genius Act, which created the first federal regulatory framework for stablecoins, according to Blockworks. With strong investor support and a clear market demand, Standard Economics is set on revolutionizing access to global financial services for users in developing markets.