Fintech Weekly

JULY 29, 2025

From programmable settlement and 24/7 cash positioning to on-chain reporting and risk automation, stablecoins are increasingly viewed as components of day-to-day finance. Integrating stablecoins into enterprise operations is also a strategic choice. balance thresholds, payment triggers) reduces operational overhead.

Stablecoins

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Payment rails are getting more attention these days, and there is an increasing focus on offering a standardized, relatively seamless experience that can be locked and loaded by various operators with minimal hassle. Open Banking. We offer a single API across all banks,” Kirsch told Webster.

Central Bank

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

And there are a number of initiatives from banks in that country to use blockchain to exchange assets. In other payments infrastructure-related offerings, some marquee names have made some strides. The process integrates the World Wire’s APIs into banks’ payments systems. You can find out more here.

Cross-Border

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

However, blockchain is also gaining ground, and currency is offering a boost to the payments infrastructure. To that end, IBM said it launched its Blockchain World Wire , billed as a cross-border payment system that is powered by the Stellar blockchain network. The process integrates the World Wire API into banks’ payment systems.

SWIFT

The Payments Association

MAY 16, 2025

Merchant-facing regulation: What merchants need to know in 2025 15 May 2025 by Payments Intelligence LinkedIn Email X WhatsApp What is this article about? The regulatory framework governing payments continues to expand in scope, with increasing implications for merchants operating in the UK and EU. Why is it important? for credit.

Regulations

PYMNTS

AUGUST 2, 2018

Corporate treasurer gets an alert via smartwatch that a payment is due to a supplier. Payment is due at 5:00 p.m. – Which means 15 minutes till the bank closes in New York, which means … gotta get it done now. Payment is done, B2B, with literally a flick of the wrist. But to the swiftest goes the payments race?

B2B

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

For today’s payment service providers, accelerating payments across borders means either developing new infrastructure, or making use of existing rails, to move money around the world. Below, PYMNTS looks at the latest news in cross-border payments innovation as industry players complete, collaborate and innovate.

SWIFT

CB Insights

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

Banks help intermediate payments, make loans, and provide credit. Clearance and Settlement Systems : Blockchain technology and distributed ledgers can reduce operational costs and bring us closer to real-time transactions between financial institutions.

Blockchain

Fintech Labs Insights

MARCH 24, 2016

In an increasingly global economy, Valuto’s multi-currency account helps small businesses send and receive payments in five different European currencies. Valuto integrates into systems such as SaaS accounting, ERP & invoicing systems and other tools businesses already use daily.

Multi-Currency

Finextra

JUNE 30, 2025

Regular attestations and audits are essential to ensure the transparency and integrity of these reserves, building trust among users. This record high is driven by a wave of adoption from major global banks. Including names like JPMorgan, US Bancorp, Bank of America, BNY Mellon and Paypal.

Stablecoins

Fintech Finance

JUNE 2, 2025

This latest development represents major progress in the bank’s mission to build a global payments platform with interoperability at its core and deliver instant, low-cost, scalable cross-border solutions across Europe. ” The CHF solution is live now, with full commercial rollout underway.

Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS)

The Fintech Times

JUNE 2, 2025

Banking Circle , the global clearing provider, has made major progress in its effort to build a global payments platform with interoperability at its core, as it strengthens its embedded financial infrastructure with direct access to the Swiss National Bank ‘s Swiss Interbank Clearing (SIC) system.

Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS)