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Circle Launches Stablecoin Payments Network for Cross-Border Settlements

Fintech News

Circle stated the initiative addresses inefficiencies in cross-border payments, which can often take more than a business day and incur significant costs, citing World Bank data highlighting average costs exceeding 6%. said Nikhil Chandhok, Chief Product and Technology Officer at Circle.

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Can Embedded Finance Help Neobanks Beat Traditional Banks?

The Fintech Times

“Crypto wallets are increasingly being embedded within platforms, enabling real-time digital asset payments and cross-border settlements in a few clicks. “Unlike traditional banks tied to legacy infrastructure, neobanks can quickly adopt decentralised rails and blockchain-powered tools.