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A Regulator-Approved Crypto Payment Terminal and Digital Asset Payment Gateway
SYDNEY, Feb. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ByteFederal Australia, in strategic partnership with ByteFederal Inc. (USA), today announced the national launch of ByteConnect, a fully integrated, Bitcoin-enabled Payment Terminal and Online Payment Gateway leveraging blockchain technology to enable Australian merchants to accept cryptocurrency payments within a robust compliance and operational framework.
ByteConnect is being rolled out under ASIC's Enhanced Regulatory Sandbox, allowing ByteFederal Australia to operate the platform in accordance with defined regulatory parameters. The solution has been developed with a strong focus on regulatory alignment, maintaining a seamless experience for merchants and customers.
"This marks a significant step forward for Australia's digital asset ecosystem," said Ace Gorgievski, Head of Operations at ByteFederal Australia. "ByteConnect gives merchants access to next-generation payment infrastructure that enables broader payment optionality, improved operational efficiency, and the ability to support the use of digital assets in alignment with applicable regulatory requirements.
ByteConnect supports Bitcoin payments through Bitcoin on-chain and the Lightning Network, delivering improved settlement efficiency and scalability. It's built for real world commerce across all payment values, combining speed, reliability, and efficient transaction costs for merchants and customers alike.
While designed primarily for retail and hospitality environments, ByteConnect's underlying infrastructure also operates as a proprietary crypto payment gateway, supporting digital asset payment use cases across sectors such as property, automotive, luxury goods, and professional services, subject to appropriate customer due diligence and risk controls.
The platform includes transaction monitoring, performance analytics, and a structured merchant onboarding framework, providing businesses with operational visibility, reporting capability, and compliance support.
Key features of ByteConnect include:
- Operation under ASIC's Enhanced Regulatory Sandbox
- Digital asset payment acceptance supported by AML/CTF controls
- Integrated merchant dashboard with real-time reporting and analytics
- Proprietary payment gateway supporting in-store and high-value digital asset transactions
The launch of ByteConnect reinforces ByteFederal Australia's position as a provider of regulated digital asset infrastructure, supporting responsible innovation and the practical adoption of crypto payments within Australia's evolving regulatory environment.
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A Regulator-Approved Crypto Payment Terminal and Digital Asset Payment Gateway
SYDNEY, Feb. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ByteFederal Australia, in strategic partnership with ByteFederal Inc. (USA), today announced the national launch of ByteConnect, a fully integrated, Bitcoin-enabled Payment Terminal and Online Payment Gateway leveraging blockchain technology to enable Australian merchants to accept cryptocurrency payments within a robust compliance and operational framework.
ByteConnect is being rolled out under ASIC's Enhanced Regulatory Sandbox, allowing ByteFederal Australia to operate the platform in accordance with defined regulatory parameters. The solution has been developed with a strong focus on regulatory alignment, maintaining a seamless experience for merchants and customers.
"This marks a significant step forward for Australia's digital asset ecosystem," said Ace Gorgievski, Head of Operations at ByteFederal Australia. "ByteConnect gives merchants access to next-generation payment infrastructure that enables broader payment optionality, improved operational efficiency, and the ability to support the use of digital assets in alignment with applicable regulatory requirements.
ByteConnect supports Bitcoin payments through Bitcoin on-chain and the Lightning Network, delivering improved settlement efficiency and scalability. It's built for real world commerce across all payment values, combining speed, reliability, and efficient transaction costs for merchants and customers alike.
While designed primarily for retail and hospitality environments, ByteConnect's underlying infrastructure also operates as a proprietary crypto payment gateway, supporting digital asset payment use cases across sectors such as property, automotive, luxury goods, and professional services, subject to appropriate customer due diligence and risk controls.
The platform includes transaction monitoring, performance analytics, and a structured merchant onboarding framework, providing businesses with operational visibility, reporting capability, and compliance support.
Key features of ByteConnect include:
- Operation under ASIC's Enhanced Regulatory Sandbox
- Digital asset payment acceptance supported by AML/CTF controls
- Integrated merchant dashboard with real-time reporting and analytics
- Proprietary payment gateway supporting in-store and high-value digital asset transactions
The launch of ByteConnect reinforces ByteFederal Australia's position as a provider of regulated digital asset infrastructure, supporting responsible innovation and the practical adoption of crypto payments within Australia's evolving regulatory environment.
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ByteFederal Australia Launches ByteConnect
DALLAS, April 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Sekisui Specialty Chemicals announced today that it will further increase the price of Selvol® Polyvinyl Alcohol, Selvol Ultiloc®, Selvol Ultalux®, and Selvol Premiol® products up to the amounts shown in the table.
| Region | Increase: |
| North America | $350/mt |
| Latin America | $350/mt |
| Asia | $650/mt |
| EMEA | 550€/mt |
Region
Increase:
North America
$350/mt
Latin America
$350/mt
Asia
$650/mt
EMEA
550€/mt
Sekisui Specialty Chemicals remains committed to meeting customers' needs with high quality products. The increase will take effect on April 15, 2026, or as contracts and agreements allow. Customers should contact their local Sekisui sales representative for more details.
Sekisui Specialty Chemicals' primary product is Selvol, a line of high-performance polyvinyl alcohol polymers and copolymers used in paper, adhesive, packaging, construction, personal care, and many other specialty formulations. Selvol Ultiloc copolymers are Sekisui's most recent innovation, bringing new functionality to the long trusted Selvol product line. The company also represents Advancell expandable microspheres and S-LEC BK polyvinyl acetal resins. Sekisui Specialty Chemicals is a subsidiary of the Sekisui Chemical Group, a multibillion-dollar, global company that delivers a wide range of products and services to enrich people's lives.The company is comprised of core businesses and technologies in housing, social infrastructure, and chemical solutions. For more information, visit www.sekisui-sc.com/.
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Sekisui Specialty Chemicals Announces Global Price Increase
