Roadmap

We started Babb back in 2018 because we envisioned a financially-inclusive world in which everyone has access to basic financial services just the same way as access to basic resources like water, food, and shelter. Babb was born out of the sheer necessity to create a bridging platform that removes middlemen, reinstates fairness, and connects people globally.

In our first funding campaign, we raised 18,000 ETH from over 10,000 investors from 130 countries. A true testament to our community-driven ethos.

In 2019, a backup fundraising campaign was launched where we successfully raised USD 1.7M from over 1,100 investors.

In 2020, BABB Remit was registered with the FCA and received the SPI (Small Payment Institution) license.

In 2020, we launched our MVP, a crypto wallet offering micro payments and P2P transfers for Babb users.

In 2020, Babb reacted quickly to the COVID-19 pandemic and unveiled its fundraising section which provided overseas fundraising opportunities to those who need it the most.

Babb joins the SWIFT payments system as a direct member to expand its financial services to the world with an aim to reach more and more remote areas and better serve the micro-economy.

Babb gets connected to the UK Payment Systems and gets the SEMI (Small Electronic Money Institution) license to improve its payment infrastructure and offer further accessible and reliable financial services

In December 2021, Babb obtained FCA registration for its cryptocurrency services, enabling it to enhance its offerings. This achievement positions Babb as one of the first cryptocurrency firms in the UK that have got “registered” status by the FCA. As a registered cryptoasset firm, Babb is subject to the oversight and enforcement of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing regulations, in accordance with FCA guidelines (FCA, 2021).

In April 2022, BABB launched its bundle of Currency X™ Stablecoins with the addition of GBPx to the BABB app as a start. This move aimed to offer users fewer fees on cash-in and cash-out while also bringing more stability and security in handling digital funds on the platform. This milestone marked the awakening of BABB 2.0 following the trends of DeFi 2.0.

In June 2022, BAX got an upgraded smart contract that enhanced security, future-proofed the token by making it upgradable, and adding more functionality like multichain compatibility. This was achieved while assuring exchange trade was unaffected during the token swap.

Towards the end of June 2022, Babb joined forces in signing a business partnership with LHV Bank from Estonia to widen its network and serve even more Europeans from the East.

In 2022, Babb worked on reinforcing the app’s payment infrastructure by getting even more connected to the UK payment system for real-time fiat on ramp and off ramp to prep the scene for the addition of the Currency X™ bundle of stablecoins.

Throughout 2022, Babb was constantly researching the Active Hyperledger Fabric but things are still in R&D and more details will be out in due time.

In 2022, Babb improved the security of the app. A refined eKYC (electronic Know Your Customer) process was introduced along with 2-factor authentication, CAPTCHA checks, and enhanced backend processes such as a new and improved registration flow.

The year 2022 witnessed a big shift in blockchain and cryptocurrency trends championing a more realistic approach to how we look at blockchain-backed projects. The rise of DeFi 2.0 saw more and more known brands utilizing blockchain for good use. Babb was also fast to act and developed its hybrid wallets with legacy bank accounts and sort codes (SEMI) to bring in the trend and add credibility to its banking experience.

With all the improvements and additions made in 2022, Babb introduced an updated look and feel to the app introducing a new section for stablecoin wallets, new advanced features, and a new registration flow, and prepped the scene for exciting new additions to come.

In November 2022, BABB Introduced its new Money Accounts and Debit Cards. By adding these fiat accounts, users will have the possibility to manage all their funds in three wallets: Money, CurrencyX, and Crypto making it easy to send, receive, convert, and withdraw their funds in an accessible and affordable platform. 

⊛ Launch the Hybrid Money Accounts & Debit cards
⊛ Add CurrencyX trading pairs
⊛ Raise Series A equity
⊛ Introduce BABB’s own Mainnet project
⊛ List BAX in more exchanges (Tentative)