Fintech News

MAY 5, 2025

XWeave , a startup developing infrastructure for stablecoin-based cross-border payments, has raised US$3 million in seed funding. The company is also in talks with regional fintechs and global merchant platforms to integrate real-time cross-border settlement into their products.

Cross-Border Payments 102

Cross-Border Payments Cross-Border Stablecoins Cross-Border Settlement 102

Fintech News

JUNE 16, 2025

As the global demand for faster, more affordable, and increasingly transparent cross-border payments intensifies, Project Nexus is emerging as a foundational initiative to meet the G20’s ambitious roadmap. What is Project Nexus, and how does it address today’s cross-border payment challenges?

Cross-Border Payments 82

Cross-Border Payments Cross-Border APACS ISO 20022 82

Fintech Finance

JANUARY 22, 2025

Mesta , a fintech platform reshaping global payment networks with hybrid fiat and stablecoin payment rails, unveiled its cross-border payment platform. It combines real-time fiat payment rails with blockchain-powered stablecoin rails, addressing inefficiencies in global payments and trade.

Cross-Border Payments 98

Cross-Border Payments Cross-Border Stablecoins Payments 98

Fintech News

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Morgan’s Kinexys Digital Payments, connecting blockchain-based tools with real-time payment rails. Morgan’s blockchain business unit, facilitates real-time money transfers using commercial bank funds. This partnership combines Mastercard’s expertise in blockchain-based solutions with J.P.

Visa 115

Visa Blockchain B2B Payment APIs and Integration 115

Fintech Review

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

In this exclusive Fintech Review interview, Adam Swartzbaugh, CEO of Almond FinTech , discusses transformative cross-border payment technology. Almond’s blockchain-driven Settlement Optimization Engine (SOE) addresses critical speed, transparency, and cost challenges in cross-border payments. Let’s dive in.

Cross-Border Payments 115

Cross-Border Payments Cross-Border Multi-Currency FinTech 115

Fintech News

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Deutsche Bank has joined the extended Series B funding round for blockchain-based fintech firm Partior , bringing the total raised to US$80 million and marking the close of the round. Morgan, Standard Chartered, and Temasek, Partior uses blockchain technology to enable real-time clearing and settlement.

Cross-Border 119

Cross-Border SARS Multi-Currency Correspondent Bank 119

Fintech News

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Instead, the company is focusing on its wallet business and blockchain platform Base to drive blockchain adoption by enabling local developers to create solutions for baht and peso stablecoins. The company currently has no plans to directly enter Southeast Asian jurisdictions.

Stablecoins 136

Stablecoins Cross-Border Payments Blockchain Cross-Border 136

Fintech News

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

StraitsX, a digital asset payments infrastructure provider in Southeast Asia, has partnered with Ant International and superapp Grab to launch a new blockchain-based cross-border payment system. The new system uses Purpose Bound Money (PBM), which specifies the conditions for using stablecoins, and the Avalanche blockchain.

Stablecoins 111

Stablecoins Cross-Border Payments Cross-Border Blockchain 111

Finextra

JUNE 29, 2025

Market Size Value of cross-border payments is estimated to reach a minimum $ 250 trillion by 2027. 60% of corporate banks agree that cross-border real-time payments infrastructure brings a revenue opportunity. 42% Global cross-border e-commerce is to reach USD 3.4

Cross-Border Payments 52

Cross-Border Payments Cross-Border Stablecoins Payments 52

Fintech Finance

APRIL 1, 2025

Centiglobe , a leading fintech company specializing in cross-border payment infrastructure solutions, today announces a new collaboration with Mastercard Move – Mastercard’s portfolio of global money movement solutions. Unlike traditional cross-border payment models, Centiglobe does not charge per transaction.

Near Real-Time 59

Near Real-Time Cross-Border Payments Cross-Border Visa 59

Fintech Finance

DECEMBER 9, 2024

We are committed to advance inclusive growth through AI-powered innovation and collaboration on cross-border travel, trade, commerce and inclusive finance. Among Ant International’s notable progresses in 2024 so far: Alipay+: Ant Internationals cross-border mobile payment and digitalisation technology solutions.

Embedded Finance 98

Embedded Finance Cross-Border Cross-Border Settlement Finance 98

Fintech News

APRIL 28, 2025

In partnership with OKX, Mastercard is launching the OKX Card to give users more convenient access to digital funds and engage more people in blockchain applications. Jorn Lambert When it comes to blockchain and digital assets, the benefits for mainstream use cases are clear.

Stablecoins 122

Stablecoins Settlement Visa Consumer 122

Fintech Finance

JUNE 10, 2025

The bank will collaborate with Ant International’s Embedded Finance unit on a series of global treasury management and cross-border payment innovations, including tokenised deposits, stablecoin, and its Time-Series Transformer (TST) FX Model.

Cross-Border Payments 52

Cross-Border Payments Cross-Border Payment Solutions Treasury Management 52

Fintech Finance

JANUARY 13, 2025

Global Accessibility: Multi-chain compatibility for seamless cross-border payments. Support for DeFi activities, such as cross-DEX arbitrage and intelligent yield farming. Beyond Speculation: Building Real Utility Unlike many blockchain projects focused on token trading, AIsa prioritizes real-world utility.

Payment Networks 98

Payment Networks Economy AI Microtransactions 98

Finextra

JUNE 19, 2025

Visa is upping it game in the stablecoin market, expanding its settlement capabilities in the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (CEMEA) region to enable USD cross-border transactions through blockchain technology.

Stablecoins 119

Stablecoins Cross-Border Settlement Blockchain 119

Fintech Finance

DECEMBER 19, 2024

How PSD3 and PSR will shape trends in EU financial services Cross-border payment regulations and harmonization in the EU ESG in focus. How blockchain technology is shaping cross-border payments. What are the key points for finance sector? Trends in embedded finance and its impact on the customer experience.

Cross-Border Payments 97

Cross-Border Payments Cross-Border Innovation FinTech 97

The Fintech Times

JULY 4, 2025

With firms spending roughly $120billion (S$154.2billion) on cross-border transaction fees, alternatives are being sought after. According to a new report from the Project Guardian FX industry group, implementing tokenised bank liabilities and shared ledgers in cross-border payments and FX is a viable solution.

Interoperability 87

Interoperability Cross-Border Cross-Border Payments Settlement 87

Fintech Finance

MARCH 25, 2025

Clapper, a rapidly growing social media platform, announces its partnership with TruBit , the leading digital asset payment solutions platform in Latin America , to enable seamless US-LATAM cross-border payments. companies to leverage TruBit’sStablecoin-driven Cross-border Solution for payroll, content creator payouts, and more.

Cross-Border Payments 52

Cross-Border Payments Cross-Border Payment Solutions Payments 52

Fintech Finance

MAY 1, 2025

In March 2025, Qatar National Bank (QNB) began leveraging Kinexys Digital Payments (KDP) as its blockchain payment system for USD corporate flows. Through the relationship, QNB can address the complex challenges in the industry for commercial settlements, such as cross-border payments and liquidity funding needs. Kinexys by J.P.

Cross-Border Payments 69

Cross-Border Payments Cross-Border Settlement Blockchain 69

The Fintech Times

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

” Blockchain-enabled cross-border payments StraitsX , a payments infrastructure provider for the digital assets space in Southeast Asia, has officially gone live in partnership with Ant International and Grab. to broaden its merchant coverage network across Japan. .”

Product 101

Product Cross-Border FinTech Cross-Border Payments 101

The Payments Association

JANUARY 21, 2025

Furthermore, the report takes a forward-looking approach, incorporating forecasts for 2025 and exploring pivotal themes such as artificial intelligence in payments, the evolution of tokenisation and decentralised finance (DeFi), and the adoption of emerging technologies like blockchain, generative AI, and machine learning.

Payments Trends 88

Payments Trends Financial Crimes Cross-Border Payments 88

Fintech News

JUNE 10, 2025

Deutsche Bank and Ant International have entered a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing cross-border payment services for businesses of all sizes in Europe and Asia. The partnership will further examine stablecoin applications for real-time cross-border treasury management, reserve handling, and on- and off-ramp services.

Cross-Border Payments 77

Cross-Border Payments Cross-Border APACS Treasury Management 77

The Fintech Times

JULY 3, 2025

Through the new partnership, OpenPayd will support Ripple’s cross-border payments solution, Ripple Payments, with its global fiat infrastructure, including real-time payment rails, multi-currency accounts and virtual IBANs.

Cross-Border Payments 69

Cross-Border Payments Cross-Border Stablecoins Interoperability 69

Fintech News

JANUARY 13, 2025

Despite global regulatory challenges and volatility, this segments performance underscores the enduring appeal of blockchain technology and decentralised financial systems. Rising interest rates have increased borrowing costs for startups, while geopolitical instability adds layers of uncertainty to cross-border investments.

FinTech 119

FinTech Cross-Border On-Demand Innovation 119

Fintech Review

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Cross-Border Payment Solutions Fintech companies like Payoneer and Flutterwave enable SMEs to handle cross-border payments efficiently. For businesses in emerging markets, cross-border payment solutions open new growth opportunities by facilitating trade with global customers and suppliers.

FinTech 105

FinTech Cross-Border Cross-Border Payments Online and Mobile Banking 105

The Fintech Times

APRIL 2, 2025

Following a new partnership between Centiglobe , the cross-border payment infrastructure solutions provider, and Mastercard Move , Mastercard s portfolio of global money movement solutions, customers using Centiglobe’s blockchain-based payments platform will now be able to use Mastercard Move through a single integration.

Visa 59

Visa Cross-Border Payments Cross-Border Near Real-Time 59

Fintech News

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Alipay+, Ant Internationals cross-border payment platform, connects over 90 million merchants in 66 markets to 1.6 Alipay+, Ant Internationals cross-border payment platform, connects over 90 million merchants in 66 markets to 1.6 2024 has been a transformative year for Ant International and its core businesses.

Cross-Border 116

Cross-Border Embedded Finance Cross-Border Payments Financial Inclusion 116

Fintech News

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Ripple, a provider of enterprise blockchain and crypto solutions, has launched its stablecoin, Ripple USD (RLUSD) , on global exchanges today. RLUSD is fully backed by US dollar deposits, government bonds, and cash equivalents, aiming to ensure stability and reliability.

Stablecoins 105

Stablecoins Cross-Border Payments Federal Reserve Cross-Border 105

Fintech News

JANUARY 9, 2025

Pioneering Technological Advancements One of the significant outcomes of the PoC was the demonstration of smart contractsself-executing codes embedded within the blockchain. These advancements will expand the utility of the Digital Rupiah within Indonesias financial ecosystem and potentially in cross-border contexts.

Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) 128

Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) Multi-Currency Interoperability ISO 20022 128

Finovate

APRIL 8, 2025

Blockchain and crypto solutions company Ripple announced plans to acquire multi-asset prime brokerage company Hidden Road for $1.25 The company, which is best known for cross-border payments using XRP, will now be able to offer trading, custody, and lending, which is the essential “plumbing” that institutional investors rely on.

Cross-Border Payments 94

Cross-Border Payments Cross-Border Blockchain Stablecoins 94

Fintech News

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

OCBC Bank and Ant International have announced a strategic partnership aimed at streamlining cross-border fund settlements using tokenised deposits and leveraging advanced encryption and AI. This demonstrates how blockchain can support evolving treasury and liquidity needs.

Settlement 119

Settlement Blockchain Cross-Border Treasury 119

The Payments Association

JANUARY 13, 2025

These businesses often favour jurisdictions with more aligned and predictable legal standards, which could significantly impact PSPSPs’ cross-borderspirations or operations. This will include showcasing capabilities in areas such as enhanced due diligence, blockchain analytics, and robust market surveillance.

Legal 88

Legal Stablecoins Cross-Border Due Diligence 88

The Payments Association

JULY 9, 2025

OpenPayd is making money movement instant and seamless by connecting local and international fiat rails to all major blockchains, enabling businesses to view, hold, make, and receive payments across any digital currency and any rail globally. This enables greater efficiency and transparency at a lower cost.

Cross-Border 88

Cross-Border Stablecoins Cross-Border Payments Digital Currency 88

The Fintech Times

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Berry Investing, Argentina By leveraging blockchain technology, stablecoins and tokenised real-world assets (RWAs), Berry aims to improve accessibility, inclusivity, and innovation in the retail investing world. Fact Finance, Brazil Fact Finance bridges real-world data to the blockchain.

Stablecoins 101

Stablecoins Cross-Border Financial Inclusion Underserved 101

Fintech News

JUNE 17, 2025

A key feature on its way to mobile wallets is support for card networks and domestic bank transfer networks alongside international cross-border payment rails. This enhanced connectivity allows users to move funds effortlessly across payment methods and national borders, streamlining transactions for individuals and businesses alike.

Digital Payments 99

Digital Payments Cross-Border Payments Cross-Border Payments 99

Finextra

JULY 13, 2025

India: Blockchain-Based Payout Hubs While the RBI maintains strict control over crypto assets, Indian companies working abroad—especially in IT and freelancing—are using stablecoins like USDT on TRON or Polygon to bypass delays and FX losses. Licensed fintech platforms like Coins.ph This also protects earnings from BDT devaluation.

Stablecoins 98

Stablecoins Cross-Border Volume Wire Transfer 98

The Payments Association

JUNE 3, 2025

Perhaps most critically, tokenisation enables interoperability, a prerequisite for any payment system that hopes to scale across borders, devices, and partners. This is what distinguishes tokenisation from being solely a security measure: its enabling of cross-border capital flows, fractional ownership models, and financial inclusion.

Security 88

Security Payment Security Payment APIs and Integration Credential 88