More ways to settle, within the law.
Settle food trades in stablecoins, digital assets or bullion-backed payments, where the law allows.
What you get with T57
- MethodsWithout T57: Bank wires onlyWith T57: Stablecoins, digital assets, bullion-backed
- ComplianceWithout T57: UnclearWith T57: Through regulated partners
- RecordsWithout T57: ScatteredWith T57: One record for every method
TodayWith T57
Finance, escrow and insurance come from licensed partners.
T57 solves the problem of slow, costly or unavailable cross-border payments by offering regulated alternative settlement options alongside traditional bank transfers.
The problem
Costly, slow cross-border settlement
Cross-border payments for food can take days, pass through several correspondent banks and lose value to fees and exchange spreads. In some corridors, access to US dollars is limited or banks have pulled back from smaller businesses altogether. A trade can be agreed, financed and shipped, and still be held up because the payment cannot get through quickly or affordably.
How it works
Choose how to settle → Pay through a regulated partner → Record and reconcile
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Choose how to settle
Buyer and seller agree the settlement method in the contract: bank transfer, stablecoin, another digital asset or a bullion-backed payment.
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Pay through a regulated partner
The payment is processed by a licensed partner that handles conversion, compliance checks and custody.
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Record and reconcile
Settlement is recorded on the same trade record as the contract and delivery, so both sides can reconcile at once.
What makes it different
Built for trust, not just listings
Use case · Illustrative example
Lagos importer pays a Malaysian supplier in a stablecoin
A Lagos food importer agrees to buy palm olein from a verified Malaysian supplier but struggles to obtain US dollars through its bank. Both parties agree in the contract to settle in a dollar stablecoin through T57's regulated payment partner. The importer pays, the partner converts and settles to the supplier's preferred currency, and the payment is recorded against the delivery on the trade record the same day.
Why T57
We believe that the way a business pays should never be the reason a good trade fails.
Regulated partners only
T57 does not hold client funds or digital assets. Alternative payments are handled by licensed partners in the jurisdictions where they are permitted.
Your choice, your rules
Members choose whether to use alternative payments at all. Bank transfers, escrow and letters of credit remain available on every trade.
FAQ
Common questions
Are alternative payments available in every country?
No. They are offered only where local law allows, through regulated partners. Members in other countries settle through banks, escrow or letters of credit.
Does T57 hold my crypto or gold?
No. Custody, conversion and settlement are handled by licensed partners. T57 records the payment on the trade record.
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