About us
Paymonade delivers cutting-edge payment technology solutions worldwide, spanning 150 countries and territories. Supporting 50 fiat currencies, hundreds of payment methods, and a wide range of cryptocurrencies, our bespoke B2B technology equips you with intuitive tools for global internet payments. We offer effective crypto onramps and aiming to ensure a good user experience crucial for business scalability and profit maximization.
Our compliance team is headquartered in the EEA and Switzerland, in partnership with global compliance leaders such as SumSub and ComplyAdvantage. Additionally, as a regulated virtual assets service provider in Poland, Paymonade is actively pursuing MiCa-ready licenses in the EEA. Please note that Paymonade is not regulated by the FCA. Our cryptocurrency services are also not regulated by the FCA. Clients should be aware that they will not have the same protections as those offered under FCA-regulated services, and should consider the risks involved in dealing with unregulated services.
Grow your business in a borderless financial future
At Paymonade, we envision a future where cryptocurrency transactions empower businesses globally!
We aim to revolutionize payment solutions by aiming to provide a platform that bridges the gap between traditional finance and the innovative world of digital currencies.
We drive toward our goals by deploying an array of cutting-edge blockchain technologies. Through win-win partnerships and negotiable profit-sharing models with global referral partners, we are able to market innovative solutions that align with their diverse strategies.
Our leadership team
Calvin Cheng
Calvin has been an integral part of several successful ventures. He co-founded ReTech Technology Co, a prominent EduTech firm in China, steering it to a successful IPO in 2017 before retiring as non-executive Chairman in June 2023. Prior to this, Calvin was involved in co-founding a luxury events and media company in Singapore. He also partnered with some of Alibaba’s co-founders to establish Longbridge, an online brokerage and FinTech platform.
His diverse professional background includes serving as the President of Elite Model Management for Asia and managing the licenses for Ford Supermodel of the World in Singapore, Malaysia, and China.
Adding to his achievements, Calvin currently serves as the Honorary Consul and Head of Diplomatic Mission for the Republic of Serbia in Singapore. He previously held the role of an appointed Member of Parliament in Singapore. Calvin is an alumnus of the University of Oxford, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics, followed by a Master of Science in Management.
Arpad Dioszegi
Arpad Dioszegi is a highly skilled expert with extensive experience in compliance management across the fields of crypto, fintech, and banking. His unwavering commitment to upholding regulatory standards in, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, and the EU is a testament to his strong compliance orientation. In his significant role as Head of Compliance at a respected private bank in Liechtenstein, he oversaw compliance measures across various domains and made significant contributions to governance and compliance.
With a diverse background encompassing roles in payment, corporate, and retail banking services, forex exchange trading, custody services, and more, Arpad has garnered extensive expertise. His leadership in board and managerial positions within prestigious financial firms such as MoneyGram Payment Systems, Travelex Switzerland Ltd (a subsidiary of Travelex UK Ltd.), UBS, the Swiss Exchange and Credit Suisse underscores his breadth of experience.
Arpad’s expertise extends beyond traditional compliance roles. He served as a subject matter expert during the 2016 Swiss FATF AML-CFT mutual country evaluation, providing invaluable insights to international law enforcement units, local public prosecutors, and regulators. Furthermore, Arpad played a vital role in the European Banking Authority (EBA) working group, focusing on enhancing compliance and risk management within the crypto exchange sector in 2022/2023. As a member of the Technical Expert Group on crypto asset service providers and AML – Travel Rule (CASPs/AML), and the Technical Expert Group on restrictive measures regimes and targeted financial sanctions (RMRs) at the EBA, Arpad has played a contributory role in shaping regulatory frameworks.
Arpad’s distinguished history also includes significant involvement in peacekeeping and diplomatic efforts within crisis zones. Alongside his academic accomplishments, including a degree in business economics and executive BBA studies at GSBA Zurich, Arpad’s over three decades of invaluable experience in the financial industry uniquely position him as a seasoned expert in his field.
Pawel Kuskowski
Pawel previously held esteemed positions within the field of compliance and regulatory risk. He served as the Chairman of the Compliance Association of Poland and was a member of the Advisory Board of the International Compliance Association. Additionally, Pawel contributed his expertise as the Head of Regulatory Risk and Compliance at Eversheds Sutherland Wierzbowski and held the role of Global Head of AML (Anti-Money Laundering) for the Royal Bank of Scotland.
His academic background includes an MBA in Finance and a Master of Laws. Pawel’s wealth of experience and leadership in compliance and regulatory matters has been a cornerstone of his professional journey.
Rica Fu
Rica’s journey in the financial realm showcases her impactful leadership. After taking on a pivotal role overseeing Global Payment Solutions at Ant Group, she steered Binance’s Fiat business across the European Union. Her academic foundation stems from Xi’An Jiaotong – Liverpool University, where she mastered Financial Mathematics.