Shield

Shield is a financial technology company that operates as a neobank, focusing on enabling global exporters and wholesalers to accept stablecoin payments, specifically USDT.

The company facilitates same-day USD wire settlements, effectively bridging digital and traditional currencies for cross-border trade. Shield aims to provide a legal, insured, and bank-compliant solution for stablecoin transactions, addressing the challenges in banking infrastructure for international trade. The company offers a business payment account tailored for B2B clients, featuring multi-currency balances in USD and USDT, traditional banking integration with routing and account numbers, and various transfer methods including wire and ACH transfers. Shield also acts as a cryptocurrency payment processor, allowing clients to accept stablecoin payments and receive domestic wires on the same business day. With a strong focus on the US-LatAm corridor, Shield processes hundreds of millions of dollars annually, serving primarily global exporters and wholesalers, including those in the electronics sector.