ZBD Unveils Embedded Financial Infrastructure for Video Games
ZBD, a payments provider focused on gaming, secured $40 million in Series C financing commitments from Blockstream Capital Partners, announced on Jan. 22, 2026. The company uses the Lightning Network to power real-money embedded payments in games and apps. ZBD processes more than 120 million transactions annually and has doubled the number of games integrated with its SDK over the past 12 months.
Developer partners include TapNation, Fumb Games, and PlayEmber. In 2025, ZBD obtained both MiCAR and EMI licenses in the Netherlands, enabling regulated fiat and crypto payment services across the European Economic Area. The company also holds Money Transmitter Licenses in the United States.
Its capabilities extend to card issuance, bank transfers, virtual IBAN creation, and currency exchanges.
- Demonstrates embedded finance expansion into gaming, a high-engagement vertical with large user bases
- Signals growing demand for vertical-specific BaaS solutions beyond traditional fintech use cases