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San Francisco, March 26, 2026.
TRM Labs, a global leader in blockchain intelligence, today announced a strategic partnership with Zepz, the parent company of popular remittance brands WorldRemit and Sendwave.
The collaboration integrates TRM’s advanced blockchain analytics into the Sendwave Wallet to strengthen financial crime controls and support the safe, scalable expansion of stablecoin-powered remittances for migrant communities worldwide.
Key Takeaways
- Targeted at migrants: The partnership focuses on safer, faster stablecoin remittances for the millions of workers who rely on WorldRemit and Sendwave to support loved ones in high-volatility markets.
- Compliance at scale: TRM Labs’ tools help Zepz meet global AML, sanctions, and fraud-prevention standards while expanding the Sendwave Wallet into new countries.
- Stablecoin innovation meets real-world need: Users gain flexibility to hold USDC instead of immediate cash-outs, reducing currency risk in regions with unstable local currencies.
- Long-term collaboration: Work began in April 2025; today’s announcement formalizes the integration as Zepz grows its digital-first remittance offerings.
The partnership builds on work that began in April 2025, when TRM Labs started helping Zepz design and implement compliance frameworks for its stablecoin products.
With Zepz transferring more than $17 billion for millions of customers across 130+ countries in 2025, most of them migrant workers sending money home monthly, the timing is critical. Currency volatility and limited banking access in many regions make stablecoins an attractive solution, but they also require robust risk management to maintain trust and meet regulatory standards.
Launched in October 2025 on the Solana blockchain, the Sendwave Wallet lets users send, store, and spend USDC (a leading stablecoin) across more than 100 countries. Unlike traditional remittances that convert funds instantly to local currency, the wallet gives recipients the flexibility to hold value in stablecoins and cash out when needed.
By embedding TRM’s real-time monitoring tools, Zepz can now trace fund flows, detect illicit activity, manage sanctions risk, and support anti-money laundering (AML) efforts, without slowing down the near-instant, low-cost transfers customers expect.
“As Zepz builds the next generation of digital remittances, it is prioritizing both access and accountability,” said Will Bell, Business Lead at TRM Labs. “Our blockchain intelligence platform enables organizations to monitor activity in real time, manage risk exposure, and scale digital asset products in a way that aligns with regulatory expectations.”
Zaheer Jassat, VP of Product at Zepz, added: “Our customers trust us with something deeply personal, supporting family and friends across borders. As we expand the Sendwave Wallet and our stablecoin capabilities, that trust becomes even more important. Partnering with TRM strengthens our ability to manage risk responsibly and maintain robust safeguards across our infrastructure, so customers can send, store, and spend their money with confidence.”
Conclusion
The TRM Labs–Zepz partnership marks an important step in bridging cutting-edge blockchain technology with the practical needs of global remittances.
By combining Zepz’s vast payout network with TRM’s proven intelligence capabilities, the companies are setting a new standard for responsible innovation in stablecoin payments.
As digital asset adoption accelerates in cross-border finance, such collaborations will be essential to building trust, ensuring regulatory compliance, and delivering real financial empowerment to migrant communities worldwide.
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FAQs:
1. What is the TRM Labs and Zepz partnership about?
TRM Labs is providing blockchain intelligence to Zepz (owner of WorldRemit and Sendwave) to enhance safety and compliance for the stablecoin-based Sendwave Wallet, helping scale secure remittances for migrant families.
2. How does this affect Sendwave Wallet users?
Users benefit from faster, lower-cost transfers with stronger protections against financial crime. The wallet now uses TRM’s tools to monitor activity in real time while preserving the convenience of holding and spending USDC across 100+ countries.
3. When did the Sendwave Wallet launch?
The wallet launched in October 2025 on Solana, allowing users to send, store, and spend USDC instead of converting funds immediately.
4. Why are stablecoins important for remittances?
Stablecoins like USDC offer price stability in volatile currency markets, near-instant settlement, and lower fees, critical advantages for migrant workers supporting families in emerging economies.
5. Will this partnership expand to more markets?
Yes. The collaboration is designed to support Zepz’s global expansion while maintaining the highest compliance standards.
Disclaimer:
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