Security18 November 2025
Byte Gift Cards Achieves ISO 27001 Certification
Independent audit confirms Byte's information security management system meets international standards.
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Founded
Zug
Headquarters
CHF 15.5M
Total Funding
35+
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Media Coverage
FT
Financial Times
October 2024
"Byte represents a new wave of Swiss fintech startups bringing traditional banking values to the crypto economy."
CD
CoinDesk
August 2024
"One of the few crypto-to-gift-card services that takes privacy seriously without cutting corners on compliance."
NZZ
Neue Zürcher Zeitung
June 2024
"Ein Zuger Startup macht Kryptowährungen alltagstauglich — mit Schweizer Gründlichkeit."
TC
TechCrunch
February 2024
"Byte's Series A signals growing investor confidence in privacy-first crypto infrastructure."
DC
Decrypt
November 2023
"The go-to platform for crypto holders who want to spend without sacrificing their privacy."
HB
Handelsblatt
September 2023
"Byte zeigt, dass Krypto und Regulierung keine Gegensätze sein müssen."
Announcements
Press Releases
Product5 September 2025
Byte Expands Cryptocurrency Support to 50+ Digital Assets
New integrations include Solana, Polygon, and Avalanche, giving customers more ways to spend their crypto.
Product22 June 2025
Byte Gift Cards Launches Enterprise API for Business Clients
New B2B offering enables companies to integrate gift card purchases directly into their platforms.
Company10 March 2025
Byte Processes One Millionth Order
Milestone reached as demand for privacy-focused crypto spending continues to grow across Europe.
Company28 November 2024
Byte Gift Cards Opens New Headquarters in Zug
Expanded office space in Switzerland's Crypto Valley to accommodate growing team.
Partnership15 September 2024
Partnership with Swiss Post Enables Physical Card Delivery
Customers can now receive physical gift cards via Switzerland's national postal service.
Compliance3 July 2024
Byte Achieves Full FINMA Compliance
Swiss financial regulator approves Byte's AML and KYC framework for cryptocurrency transactions.
Product20 April 2024
Byte Business Launches for Corporate Gifting
New platform enables companies to purchase and distribute gift cards at scale using cryptocurrency.
Funding8 February 2024
Series A: Byte Raises CHF 12M from Swiss Investors
Funding round led by Zug Ventures with participation from leading European fintech investors.
Security30 October 2023
Byte Implements Zero-Knowledge Proof Technology
New privacy layer allows transaction verification without exposing customer data.
Product14 August 2023
Mobile Apps Launch on iOS and Android
Native applications bring Byte's full functionality to mobile devices worldwide.
Partnership22 May 2023
Byte Partners with 200+ European Retailers
Major expansion adds brands across UK, Germany, France, and Benelux regions.
Funding1 February 2023
Seed Funding: CHF 3.5M to Accelerate Growth
Investment from Swiss and German angel investors to expand team and product capabilities.
Product12 September 2022
Byte Enables Lightning Network Payments
Bitcoin Lightning integration allows near-instant, low-fee transactions.
Security5 June 2022
SOC 2 Type II Certification Achieved
Independent audit confirms Byte's security controls meet enterprise standards.
Company15 March 2021
Byte Gift Cards Launches Public Beta
Swiss startup opens platform to first 10,000 customers across Europe.
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