The global shift toward digital asset adoption is gaining traction in two distinct regions: Mauritius, an African fintech hub, and Belarus, Eastern Europe’s most regulated crypto market. Both jurisdictions are seeing a surge in crypto payment gateways that allow businesses to accept cryptocurrencies seamlessly while benefiting from faster settlements and lower cross-border costs.
Mauritius: The island nation has positioned itself as one of Africa’s most crypto-friendly jurisdictions. The Financial Services Commission (FSC) oversees licensed virtual asset service providers, offering clarity for companies. Businesses are increasingly turning to stablecoins like USDT and USDC for their stable value. Among the leading payment gateways are CEX.IO Merchant, which merges exchange and merchant services with fiat conversion; BlockBee, a non-custodial processor supporting over 70 cryptocurrencies with fees from 0.25%; Bridge.xyz, an API-driven stablecoin infrastructure platform for enterprises; WhiteBIT Pay, which enables online, QR, and point-of-sale crypto payments; and Eco, a stablecoin-focused gateway with a user-friendly checkout.
Belarus: Under Presidential Decree No. 8, crypto activities are legalized and must operate within the Belarus High-Tech Park (HTP) framework. Licensed providers offer both retail and institutional services. Dzengi (formerly Currency.com) supports cryptocurrencies and tokenized traditional assets. White Bird, an HTP resident, bridges fiat and crypto for businesses. BYNEX integrates with the national ERIP payment system for local bank transfers. IMEX Global and Finex (GFM-Invest) cater to institutional clients with large-volume trading and enterprise tokenization solutions.
Both countries underscore the importance of regulatory compliance—businesses must meet AML and KYC standards. The growing infrastructure not only simplifies crypto payments but also highlights the expanding role of stablecoins in global commerce.
