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Circle Launches Stablecoin Payments Network for Cross-Border Settlements

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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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XWeave Secures US$3 Million Funding for Stablecoin Cross-Border Payments

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The funding will be used to expand XWeaves network across non-G10 payment corridors in Asia and the Middle East, including the UAE, Indonesia, Japan, and Hong Kong. The company is also in talks with regional fintechs and global merchant platforms to integrate real-time cross-border settlement into their products.

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A Closer Look At Ripple’s Money-Saving Claims

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Among one of the loudest of these blockchain champions is Ripple, a FinTech firm that has recently secured millions of dollars in investments and strategic partnerships aimed at promoting blockchain technology’s use for traditionally friction-rich areas, like cross-border payments and real-time payments.