Dotfile, the AI platform for global AML compliance, has entered into a strategic partnership with Bastion, a regulated financial institution for stablecoin services, to deliver enterprise-grade onboarding and risk management infrastructure for branded stablecoins.
The collaboration, announced today (27 January 2026), aims to bridge the gap between crypto-native assets and the rigorous compliance standards required by traditional finance and large enterprises.
Closing the compliance gap
As stablecoins evolve from niche crypto assets into regulated financial instruments, the demand for robust compliance infrastructure has intensified. In the United States, New York has established a high bar for issuer oversight through the NYDFS regime—a framework under which Bastion operates as one of only 13 limited purpose trust companies.
With major brands now exploring proprietary stablecoins for treasury management and consumer payments, the partnership addresses a critical need: delivering a seamless user experience while maintaining strict regulatory adherence.
Agentic compliance
The partnership integrates Dotfile’s AI-driven verification capabilities directly into Bastion’s stablecoin infrastructure. Key features of the joint solution include:
Comprehensive Verification: An all-in-one platform for onboarding both individuals (KYC) and institutions (KYB), orchestrating dozens of data sources to allow users to verify themselves via their preferred local methods globally.
Agentic Efficiency: The solution leverages AI to automate complex workflows such as Sanctions and PEP screening, document verification, and ongoing risk assessment.
Multi-Jurisdictional Readiness: The system is designed to adapt to local regulations, ensuring bank-level due diligence across different borders.
Vasco Alexandre, founder and CEO of Dotfile, commented on the operational demands of the sector: “Bastion’s enterprise focus demands flexible, auditable onboarding that scales. Together, we’re enabling a compliant path from treasury to consumer rollouts”.
Rohan Kohli, chief risk & compliance Officer at Bastion, added: “Bastion has been hyper-focused on compliance and ensuring we operate under the highest level of regulation as we work to bring stablecoin implementation to life for some of the world’s largest enterprises… Partners like Dotfile help us meet those standards in a scalable and efficient way”.
Strategic US expansion
For Dotfile, the partnership underscores a deepening focus on the US market. The company currently derives approximately a quarter of its revenue from the region and projects this to reach 50 per cent within 18 months. To support this growth, Dotfile plans to open a New York office in the first half of 2026.
Bastion provides secure, compliant stablecoin issuance and infrastructure for enterprises, operating through its subsidiary Dibbs Trust Company, which holds a charter from the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS).
Dotfile serves over 80 financial institutions across 15 countries, using advanced technology to streamline compliance operations. Backed by investors including Serena Capital and Seaya Ventures, the company reports 3x year-over-year revenue growth.
