Algorand Foundation and Noah: A Strategic Partnership to Unite Traditional and Decentralized Finance

The Algorand Foundation and Noah have announced a strategic partnership that promises to revolutionize the way traditional finance and decentralized finance (DeFi) interact with each other.

The announcement was made during the AlgoDay event at DevConnect 2025, where Min Wei, Chief Business Officer of Algorand Foundation, and Shah Ramezani, CEO and founder of Noah, explained how this integration will offer new opportunities to developers and businesses active in the Algorand ecosystem in the United States, Europe, and India.

Regulated Payment Infrastructure and Virtual Bank Account

Thanks to this collaboration, those building on Algorand will be able to access Noah’s regulated payment infrastructure, which includes the ability to open virtual bank accounts for payments in euros and dollars.

This represents a fundamental step forward for companies and developers operating in the sectors of DeFi, stablecoins, real asset tokenization, and humanitarian aid.

The integration between Algorand and Noah paves the way for crucial use cases, especially in the humanitarian sector and for financial inclusion.

Projects like HesabPay and Aid Trust Portal are already concrete examples of how technology can ensure transparency and security in the distribution of aid in areas affected by conflicts or disasters, where traditional financial infrastructures are often unreliable or inaccessible.

Accelerating Humanitarian Aid with Blockchain

The use of virtual bank accounts powered by Noah and Algorand can significantly speed up the delivery of aid to the most vulnerable communities.

Through platforms like Aid Trust Portal and HesabPay, the distribution of aid becomes not only faster but also transparent and tamper-proof, providing a concrete solution to the challenges posed by traditional financial systems in emergency contexts.

New Opportunities for Wallets, Neobanks, and Fintech

This integration lays the groundwork for a wide range of payment-related applications, from wallets to stablecoin-based neobanks, and even fintech platforms. Users will be able to seamlessly transfer value between traditional payment channels (offchain) and blockchain-based ones (on-chain) via Algorand. The result is a simpler value transfer process, with faster settlement times, reduced costs, and a higher level of regulatory compliance.

Statements from the Key Players

Min Wei, Chief Business Officer of Algorand Foundation, emphasized how this partnership confirms Algorand’s commitment to promoting tangible financial use cases, from cross-border payments to the tokenization of real assets.

“The integration with Noah is crucial for bridging the gap between decentralized finance and traditional financial systems, paving the way for innovative, compliant, and high-impact financial products,” stated Wei.

Shah Ramezani, CEO and founder of Noah, also highlighted the value of this collaboration:

“Noah’s infrastructure now extends to support the Algorand ecosystem, enabling businesses and institutions to create products that combine the stability of traditional finance with the efficiency of blockchain technology. Partnering with Algorand allows us to support a new generation of developers committed to building more open and inclusive financial systems.”

Algorand and Noah: A Synergy for the Finance of the Future

This partnership solidifies Algorand’s position as the go-to blockchain for institutions and developers seeking scalability and sustainability.

At the same time, it confirms Noah’s commitment to bridging the worlds of traditional finance and decentralized finance. The first implementations within the Algorand ecosystem are scheduled for 2026, marking the beginning of a new phase of innovation and interoperability.

Who is Noah

Noah develops financial infrastructure that connects banks, payment networks, and digital finance. Its mission is to make modern finance interoperable, facilitating the transfer of value across currencies, markets, and networks.

Noah’s platform enables account issuance, settlement, and global payments for partners in both emerging and developed markets.

Among the products offered are Bank On-Ramp, Global Payouts API, Hosted Checkout, and Rules Engine, tools that enable real-time money movement in compliance with regulations. Noah is authorized as a VASP in the European Union, registered as an MSB in the United States and Canada, and holds eight MTLs in the USA.

Algorand: Innovation and Reliability

Launched in 2019, Algorand has established itself as one of the most robust and innovative blockchains, with a vibrant community of developers, entrepreneurs, and corporate partners. Its strengths include institutional certainty, low fees, and instant transaction finality.

Developers appreciate the ability to use common programming languages such as Python and Typescript. On Algorand, solutions are born that tackle global issues: from tamper-proof on-chain credential certification to instant payments in war or disaster zones, from autonomous digital identity for the unbanked to supply chain traceability and asset tokenization.

Towards a More Open and Inclusive Global Finance

The collaboration between Algorand Foundation and Noah represents a decisive step towards a more open, inclusive, and interoperable global finance.

By combining the solidity of traditional finance with the flexibility and efficiency of blockchain, this partnership offers new prospects to developers, companies, and communities worldwide, accelerating the adoption of innovative and secure solutions for value management and transfer.