“I was debanked myself,” admitted Bisi Giwa, Managing Director of Altery Ltd, in an interview with TheStreet. That’s how the story of Altery began — a fintech company aiming to close the gap between fiat and crypto.

According to Giwa, Altery is more than just a payment service provider. “What sets us apart is our deep understanding of both traditional and digital finance. We turn compliance into our advantage,” she emphasized.

Founded during the COVID-19 era, the company enables wallet top-ups, Visa card issuance, and withdrawals — without centralized exchanges or OTC desks. Altery is already operating in Europe and actively expanding into Asia and Africa, focusing on underbanked populations.

“We’re not onboarding recklessly. We know the risks. But we’re building a system that supports people responsibly,” Giwa stated.

Unlike banks with “one-size-fits-all rules,” Altery separates onboarding and transaction risks. “The real threat lies in the transactions, not in onboarding,” she explained.

Currently, the company relies on stablecoins as its primary asset, but it is preparing infrastructure for white-label cards and cross-border transfers.

“Our direct integration with Visa is a big plus,” Giwa added.

As for Bitcoin’s future, she laughed: “I’m not an analyst, but let’s say $500,000 by 2030. If I’m right — come find me!”