Central Bank of Bahrain to Test Bitcoin Payments via OpenNode: A Major Step for Crypto Adoption
The Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) is taking a bold step into the future of finance, partnering with OpenNode to explore Bitcoin payment solutions. This exciting initiative signifies growing acceptance of cryptocurrency and its potential to revolutionize financial transactions in the region.
According to a press release on September 13, 2025, OpenNode, a leading Bitcoin payment processor and cryptocurrency infrastructure provider, announced it will test a bitcoin payment processing and payouts solution with the CBB. This marks a significant moment, potentially paving the way for wider Bitcoin adoption in Bahrain and the Middle East.
OpenNode, described on September 24, 2025, as a ‘Bitcoin-as-a-payment-network’ infrastructure company, has officially started testing a Bitcoin payment processing and payout solution in Bahrain, in collaboration with the Central Bank.
The Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB), as reported on September 15, 2025, is teaming up with OpenNode BTC payment processor to try out a payment solution dedicated to BTC transactions. This pilot program will explore the feasibility and efficiency of using Bitcoin for various financial operations.
As OpenNode, a Bitcoin and Lightning Network infrastructure provider, revealed on Tuesday, September 14, 2025, the testing phase will focus on examining the practicality of a bitcoin payment processing and payouts solution within the existing financial framework.
The announcement, originating from LOS ANGELES on September 13, 2025, via /PRNewswire/, emphasized that this is just the first of many announcements expected from the region, highlighting the potential for further cryptocurrency-related developments in Bahrain.
This collaboration between the Central Bank of Bahrain and OpenNode signals a progressive approach to financial innovation and positions Bahrain as a potential leader in the adoption of Bitcoin and related technologies. Keep checking back for updates on the progress of this exciting initiative and its implications for the future of payments.