Eralp Hatipoglu – Taking Georgian Fintech from Startup to Global Platform
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Eralp Hatipoglu is a fintech entrepreneur turning bold ideas into global financial reality. As Co-Founder and President of CityPay.io, he brings over a decade of experience in fintech expansion, sales, and institutional market development. His expertise is reflected in his ability to scale financial solutions across markets while maintaining strong execution discipline. Hatipoglu's core mission is to build regulated digital financial infrastructure that can serve as a fundamental layer of the global financial system, enabling wider adoption of digital assets.
CityPay.io – From Startup Grant to Multi-Jurisdiction Platform
CityPay.io began as a startup with a clear goal: simplifying crypto payments for businesses and individuals. Its first major breakthrough came with a 100,000 GEL grant from Georgia's Innovation and Technology Agency, marking the beginning of its growth journey.
Over time, the company evolved into a multi-jurisdiction platform. Today, CityPay.io partners with international crypto companies and financial institutions, offering solutions that allow businesses to accept digital assets and convert them into local currency without intermediaries.
Anvar Isamukhamedov - CEO, Paynet; Eralp Hatipoglu - Co-Founder and President, CityPay.io
Eralp Hatipoglu – Entrepreneur at the Intersection of Finance and Crypto
Operating at the intersection of traditional finance and digital assets, Hatipoglu actively collaborates with governments, regulators, central banks, and financial institutions. His work focuses on ensuring compliance across markets while integrating digital asset systems into national financial ecosystems.
Funding Global Adoption – CityPay.io's Next Chapter
In 2024, CityPay.io secured a $10 million investment from Tether, one of the largest companies in the global crypto industry. This investment reflects strong confidence in the company's vision and leadership.
The funding will support expansion into Eastern Europe and Central Asia, as CityPay.io continues building globally scalable, regulated financial solutions. As CityPay.io enters its next phase, Eralp Hatipoglu remains focused on scaling globally and driving the adoption of regulated digital financial systems worldwide.
