Financial Infrastructure Firm Curvegrid Expands Enterprise Web3 Push via Dual Strategic Partnerships
Blockchain infrastructure provider Curvegrid has announced a pair of collaborations aimed at broadening enterprise adoption of digital assets across Asia, targeting cross-border payments in the Philippines and institutional risk management.
The Tokyo-headquartered firm has partnered with risk advisory specialist Continuum to address Web3 insurance gaps, while simultaneously joining forces with FinTech startup Salo to explore stablecoin-driven settlement models for remittances between Japan and the Philippines.
Targeting Cross-Border Payment Efficiencies
Under the agreement with Salo, Curvegrid will evaluate the application of stablecoins and blockchain technology within the settlement and treasury architecture for Salo's upcoming remittance platform.
The initiative zeroes in on a lucrative financial corridor. The Philippines recorded over $35.6 billion in cash remittances from overseas workers in 2025—accounting for roughly 7.3% of the nation's total GDP—with approximately 340,000 Filipino expatriates residing in Japan.
Current cross-border remittance costs globally averaged 6.36% as of late 2025, far exceeding the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal target of 3%. By leveraging digital asset infrastructure, the companies aim to reduce processing friction, lower transfer fees, and enable faster settlement times.
Salo Services K.K. is currently preparing its regulatory application to register as a Funds Transfer Service Provider under Japan's Payment Services Act, with plans to officially launch its money transfer service once registration is approved.
Bridging Insurance and Enterprise Risk Frameworks
In a parallel initiative, Curvegrid’s collaboration with Continuum addresses the growing operational, cyber, and regulatory risks facing institutions holding digital assets. Continuum operates out of Hong Kong and Singapore, delivering specialized risk advisory across Web3, cybersecurity, director liability, and digital asset custody.
The joint initiative focuses on bridging coverage gaps across corporate treasuries, staking operations, wallets, and on- and off-ramp liquidity providers—areas where traditional insurance policies frequently fall short according to Continuum’s market research.
Curvegrid will integrate Continuum's risk advisory model to tailor digital asset management policies for institutional clients, while Continuum will utilize Curvegrid's platform controls to streamline insurance underwriting for eligible businesses.
Riding Asia's Digital Asset Momentum
The expansion comes as stablecoin integration accelerates throughout the Asia-Pacific region. By early 2026, the global stablecoin supply had expanded to approximately $318 billion.
Data from TRM Labs ranked the Philippines fourth globally in digital asset adoption and stablecoin usage for the first half of 2025, with Japan placing ninth—underscoring a high concentration of institutional and retail activity across both jurisdictions.
Executive leadership at the firms highlighted that pairing secure blockchain infrastructure with compliant risk management frameworks remains critical as digital assets transition into mainstream enterprise operations.
Norbert Gehrke
