Fasset Achieves Unicorn Status with $68M Series C Led by SBI Group, Eyes Global Expansion
August 24, 2026
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SBI’s acquisition of Coinhako is mentioned as related context but not central to Fasset’s funding round.
The shift in stablecoins is framed as infrastructure for mainstream payments, with infrastructure-focused startups gaining prominence over pure token issuers.
The company reports over USD 40 billion in annualised transaction volume, more than 3 million wallets, and 1,000+ enterprise customers across 125 countries.
Founded in 2019 by Mohammad Raafi Hossain and COO Daniel Ahmed, Fasset has grown from its Lahore roots to serve millions of wallets globally and provide stablecoin infrastructure to about 1,000 enterprise clients.
Fasset is expanding its Own Network, a regulated financial infrastructure that links banks, telcos, and payment providers to enable cross-border settlement across 100+ corridors, while upgrading AI-enabled systems for corridor banking and stablecoin settlement.
The announcement aligns with Pakistan’s new Virtual Asset Services Regulations from PVARA, adding local relevance to Fasset’s Lahore origins.
Syngenta announces Camilla Corsi as the 2026 ACS International Award recipient for research contributions across ADEPIDYN, PLINAZOLIN, TYMIRIUM technologies, and related SDHI nematicide developments.
Questions remain about private valuation basis, disclosed equity stakes, deal terms, and audited financials, affecting clarity on profitability and growth sustainability.
A strategic partnership with SBI Group strengthens the remittance network, including integration with SBI Remit’s payout locations; a market figure of ~470,000 locations is cited though not independently corroborated.
Fasset’s unicorn status enhances Pakistan’s venture profile, signaling a replicable path for other Pakistani-origin firms pursuing international markets.
SBI Group and Fasset leaders emphasize building a universal banking stack and lowering geographic barriers, leveraging SBI Remit and broader ecosystem partnerships.
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Cointelegraph • Aug 24, 2026
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CryptoRank • Aug 24, 2026
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The Cryptonomist • Aug 24, 2026
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Profit by Pakistan Today • Aug 25, 2026
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