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Circle Launches Stablecoin Payments Network for Cross-Border Settlements

Fintech News

CPN is intended to link participants to domestic real-time payment systems and streamline cross-border settlements by reducing reliance on multiple intermediaries. The post Circle Launches Stablecoin Payments Network for Cross-Border Settlements appeared first on Fintech Singapore.

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Rewiring the cross-border payments paradigm: Risk and security in correspondent banking confirmation

The Payments Association

Other persistent obstacles include inconsistent anti-money laundering (AML) rules and sanctions regimes across jurisdictions, which generate conflicting alerts and limit the scope for automation. Misaligned operating hours between central infrastructures further complicate matters, trapping liquidity and delaying settlement.

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The Fed’s crypto pivot: Unlocking banking access and its impact on payments

The Payments Association

Many banks have been hesitant to engage with these businesses, citing concerns over compliance burdens, anti-money laundering (AML) obligations, and the inherent volatility of digital assets. Compliance with anti-money laundering and fraud regulations will remain a key concern, shaping how broadly banks engage with the sector.