Rail (formerly Layer2 Financial)

Regulatory advancements are shaping the path for businesses leveraging #blockchain in cross-border payments, treasury management, and more. But with uncertainty still in the mix, having the right infrastructure partner is essential. At Rail, we’re building compliant, future-ready payment solutions that connect blockchain and fiat for global businesses. And we're here to help you make the most of this opportunity. Ready to future-proof your payments? Connect with us today. 🔗 Read the article: https://lnkd.in/g3zJapzf #crossborderpayments #stablecoins #paymentinfrastructure

When you spend every day obsessively building the next generation of payments infrastructure, it's hard to think of much else. So when we saw this morning's headlines about a $6.2M banana + duct tape purchase, we immediately thought about the time and money associated with making the payment — that's a perishable purchase, it necessitates a T+0 settlement... Whether your global business is looking to reduce international fees, or working to help your clients move money across borders more quickly, we're here to help you do it all with regulatory compliance built right in. Nothing bananas about that.

Cross-border payments systems should embrace and strengthen safeguards for money movement. Hear more on the critical relationships between #regulation, #compliance, and #crossborderpayments from our new Global Chief Compliance officer, Josh Ramsey.

We’re thrilled to welcome Josh Ramsey as our new Global Chief Compliance Officer! Josh brings a wealth of experience from leading compliance roles at Visa, Currencycloud, Western Union, and more. With a track record of driving global compliance, navigating complex regulatory landscapes, and championing innovative compliance strategies, Josh is the perfect fit to guide Rail and our clients through our next phase of growth. In addition to Josh's work across multiple global regions, his ability to balance robust compliance with operational efficiency aligns perfectly with Rail's mission to simplify global payments while staying at the forefront of regulatory standards. We know that with the additional of Josh’s expertise and leadership, Rail will continue to set the standard for compliance in the payments industry, building trust and value for our clients and partners around the world. Please join us in celebrating this exciting new chapter as Josh joins the Rail team! 🚀 #NewHire #ComplianceLeadership #Rail #TeamGrowth #payments

"Emerging currencies, tokenized assets, digital currencies aren’t just concepts on the horizon; they are advancing, and they’re gaining regulatory clarity bringing with them both promise and complex challenges." Hear from Rail CRO, Ryan Miller in Payments Dive on what it means for a business to responsibly prepare for a future that includes digital currency, traditional currency, new tokenized assets, and everything in between. Is your business ready for the future of #payments? Let’s talk about how Rail can help you build resilient, adaptable systems that make the most of this dynamic financial landscape. Can't wait to get started! https://lnkd.in/gJE_SjDr #stablecoin #stablecoins #paymentinfrastructure #redundancyasaservice

📰 'Ethereum Surpasses Bank of America Market Cap' 📰 - what does this mean for modern #finance? You may have seen the stat circulating this week that Ethereum’s market cap reached $383B, surpassing Bank of America — a signal of the ongoing shift in modern financial systems. Blockchain technology and digital assets continue to become more ‘mainstream’ and they’re reshaping the core components of finance. For our clients and partners at Rail, this milestone matters because: 1️⃣ Broader Awareness and Acceptance: These positive indicators for tokenized assets reiterate the need to future proof payments infrastructure. Ethereum’s growth signals an increasing #trust and adoption. This makes adjacent blockchain solutions like #stablecoins more relevant and offers greater potential to diversify financial models in the future. 2️⃣ Institutional Adoption: The U.S. SEC is weighing Ethereum-based ETF options, which could open doors for new opportunities and further connectivity between fiat and digital. It’s a step closer to integrating blockchain with traditional financial frameworks, making #compliance and #security top priorities. 3️⃣ Future-Proofing Financial Strategies: With Ethereum now being compared alongside one of America’s largest banks, it’s clear that clients and investors are looking for digital asset strategies that can adapt to these changes. As digital assets reshape finance, Rail is here to help every company that moves money navigate these opportunities, balancing innovation with #stability, #reliability, and compliance. Let's navigate this evolution together. #Fintech #Blockchain #Ethereum #Rail #IndustryNews #PaymentInfrastructure

More growth more hiring! We are looking for exceptional people - be warned we have a high bar - if you think you have what it takes to join us, we'd love to hear from you!

✔️ Another inspiring and exciting #Money2020! This year we capped off the event co-hosting a VIP dinner with our friends at BitGo. It was a wonderful evening of conversation, collaboration, and undeniable positivity about what’s ahead for global money movement. We’re grateful to everyone who joined up with us in Vegas - whether for our VIP dinner, a meal, a coffee, or a walk and talk through the Venetian. Thank you for your partnership, trust, and enthusiasm as we make transparent, seamless, and accessible global financial connection a reality. There’s a bright, limitless future ahead…looks like next year we’re going to need a bigger table.

Seemingly overnight, everyone is talking about #stablecoins. At Rail, we've been leveraging this technology to help our clients move money faster (and more transparently) for quite awhile now. Allow us to help explain how it works — or clear up any misconceptions about stablecoin payments infrastructure. Still have questions? We're here to help! #payments #stripe #stablecoin #paymentinfrastructure #fintech

You may notice something a little different about us today…Layer2 Financial is now Rail. Our new name is a commitment to providing fintechs and enterprises (and their developers) with a trusted foundation for simple, fast, and reliable cross-border payments. We’re here to connect traditional finance with digital innovation like #stablecoins, making global transactions safer, faster, and accessible. There’s so much more to come here, but for today: allow us to reintroduce ourselves. 👋 hi, we're Rail. #Rail #GlobalPayments #Fintech #Infrastructure #CrossBorderPayments #DigitalCurrency #Stablecoin #RedundancyAsAService