Bitcoin payment infrastructure platform OpenNode plans to test a Bitcoin payment processing solution through the Central Bank of Bahrain's (CBB) regulatory sandbox. In 2017, the Central Bank of Bahrain launched a regulatory sandbox to develop the country's fintech ecosystem. In 2021, the Central Bank of Bahrain will upgrade its regulatory sandbox to transition to a more diverse digital economy. The Central Bank of Bahrain has authorized OpenNode to participate in a new regulatory sandbox framework that allows fintech companies to test their solutions.