Zebec Network added embedded wallet infrastructure from Privy, now owned by Stripe, into its payroll application. The integration positions Zebec’s product as a hybrid settlement layer that connects traditional payout formats with on-chain wallets and stablecoin transfers.
The company said embedded wallets enable users to receive payouts without installing external extensions or managing private keys. Thiis is the first phase of Zebec’s plan to combine Stripe’s payment reach with its programmable settlement rails.
Privy Integration Activates Wallets During Onboarding
Privy provides API-based wallet tooling for blockchain applications. Its infrastructure supports multi-chain wallets, gas abstraction and secure key storage. Privy reported more than 35 million wallets running on its stack before the Stripe acquisition.
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Stripe acquired Privy earlier this year to expand its crypto infrastructure strategy and allow developers to embed wallets inside existing applications. The firm has processed about $1.4 trillion in payment volume in 2024 across more than 40 countries.
Zebec said the integration gives its payroll app access to a wallet stack designed for high-scale environments. The feature supports payouts on Solana, Ethereum and Base while keeping the onboarding experience similar to conventional applications.
The company said the rollout targets enterprises that want to test on-chain payroll without deploying separate wallets or changing internal processes. Zebec said the integration lowers the technical barrier for employees and contractors receiving payouts in stablecoins.
Zebec Plans Second Phase Focused on Stablecoin Payouts
The second phase of the integration will focus on stablecoin payments and international payouts. The plan uses Stripe’s infrastructure as a bridge between traditional payout methods and programmable settlement on blockchain networks.
The company said the phased approach shows ongoing regulatory considerations around stablecoins and cross-border flows. Zebec said it will expand the integration across 2026 based on partner timelines.
The Privy integration follows Zebec’s work on bank-grade messaging and instant settlement rails. Earlier this month, Zebec detailed its FedNow integration through NatPay, a U.S. payroll processor using ISO 20022 messaging across instant payments and ACH.
Zebec said it is rebuilding its architecture around ISO 20022, the messaging standard used in SWIFT migrations and instant-payment systems. The company said the program involves new data mapping and operational processes, rather than a technical add-on. A Zebec representative said enterprise clients now treat ISO 20022 alignment as a “non-negotiable” requirement for payment infrastructure.
The combined work positions Zebec’s application as a programmable layer on top of existing banking rails, using NatPay for messaging and Stripe-Privy for wallet onboarding and user interaction.
