Punch is a fintech startup developing next-generation payment infrastructure. At Punch, we are fueled by the fundamental belief that increased trust and financial freedom create opportunities and financial inclusion that liberates people to live life to its fullest. By bridging the gap between traditional banking and decentralized finance, we bring the next generation of decentralized payment infrastructure based on blockchain payment rails and distributed ledger technology, to the masses. Allowing money to move effortlessly between people, companies, and nations, all over the world, in any way they choose, without the boundaries of intermediaries and legacy technology. All while gaining transparency, traceability, and accountability. And this, we believe, will empower people and entrepreneurs to join and thrive in the global economy and contribute to democratizing society, reducing poverty, and creating a sustainable global economy. Our fintech platform brings together everything needed for companies to issue Central Bank Digital Currency along with the infrastructure and building blocks to design and implement blockchain-powered payments in any solution. The platform can power anything from SaaS and Marketplace payments to CPQ and CRM-powered payments, automated micropayments, decentralized escrow payments, and everything in between. All transactions are made via our blockchain payment rails which make them instant, and cross-border payments are made directly between sender-receiver without any routing, hence reducing time, cost, and risk.