The Payments Association

JANUARY 21, 2025

Will Marwick CEO, IFX Payments The Payments Report 2024 highlights the growing impact of digital currencies, particularly stablecoins, as transformative payment solutions. The report notes how stablecoins, supported by regulatory developments, are driving advancements in digital commerce and cross-border transactions.

Payments Trends 88

Payments Trends Financial Crimes Cross-Border Payments 88

Fintech Finance

JANUARY 20, 2025

The platform offers multi-currency accounts, starting with USD, EUR, GBP, NGN and Stablecoins, with payments to more than 100 countries. The first step for Waza was providing competitive foreign exchange (FX) and cross-border payments for businesses.

Multi-Currency 97

Multi-Currency Global Payments Cross-Border Payments Cross-Border 97

Fintech News

JUNE 19, 2024

Stablecoins have been rising in conversation within the financial ecosystem of Singapore. As the name implies, stablecoins are digital assets designed to maintain a stable value relative to a reference asset, such as the US Dollar or gold.

Stablecoins 113

Stablecoins Cross-Border Cross-Border Payments Blockchain 113

Fintech Finance

MARCH 26, 2025

This strategic milestone is significant for FV Bank clients as it expands inbound wire options alongside stablecoin-based payment rails. ” FV Bank account holders who use SWIFT will now enjoy a simpler and more secure experience when receiving cross-border payments, with access to a global network of financial institutions.

SWIFT 64

SWIFT Global Payments Cross-Border Payments Cross-Border 64

The Payments Association

MARCH 17, 2025

UK payments firms are grappling with a critical question: What level of risk is acceptable in a market that demands both innovation and resilience? These measures can help create a more favourable environment for investment and competition in the payments sector.

Regulations 88

Regulations Risk Stablecoins Payments 88

The Fintech Times

JULY 7, 2025

MB has also worked with Ripple by using Ripple Payments to facilitate cross-border treasury flows between Brazil and Portugal, and on the listing of RLUSD, an enterprise-grade, USD-denominated stablecoin on its exchange.

Bitcoin 64

Bitcoin Cross-Border Blockchain Consulting 64

The Payments Association

JUNE 9, 2025

Wider Interoperability and Global Standards With ISO 20022, RT2 aligns the UK’s payments infrastructure with global standards. This supports richer data, improved compliance, and more efficient cross-border transactions. Real-time APIs offer continuous visibility, enabling near 24/7 operational flexibility and efficiency.

ISO 20022 88

ISO 20022 Payment APIs and Integration ISOs Interoperability 88

CB Insights

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

This is where stablecoins come into play. Stablecoins are much more fixed than normal cryptocurrencies. As a result, stablecoins enjoy the many benefits of being a cryptocurrency (transparency, security, privacy, etc.) Recently, there has been a so-called “stablecoin invasion.” What are stablecoins? Limitations.

Stablecoins 101

Stablecoins Cryptocurrency Multi-Currency Bitcoin 101

Finovate

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Global bank Standard Chartered unveiled this week that it has teamed up with cross-border payments fintech Wise (formerly TransferWise). The bank has selected Wise Platform , Wise’s global payments infrastructure for banks, to power international payments for SC Remit , Standard Chartered’s cross-border payment service.

Cross-Border Payments 52

Cross-Border Payments Cross-Border Multi-Currency Stablecoins 52

The Payments Association

MAY 15, 2025

Cross-border payments remain costly and complex, but innovations in FX, APIs, and stablecoins are unlocking faster, smarter global money movement. In today’s hyperconnected world, managing cross-border payments remains surprisingly complex, inefficient, and costly.

Global Payments 88

Global Payments Cross-Border Cross-Border Payments Multi-Currency 88

The Fintech Times

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

When you think about financial technology, it is easy to think about solutions which are making payments faster, easier and more accessible. Having discussed the myths , hype and usage of buy now pay later (BNPL), we now turn our focus to cross-border payments. Can any risks be mitigated pro-actively?

Cross-Border Payments 69

Cross-Border Payments Cross-Border Stablecoins Multi-Currency 69

The Payments Association

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Key trends will include the acceleration of cross-border, real-time and instant payments and the rise of cashless economies. The growing adoption of mobile and internet technology and rising consumer expectations for instant payment experiences will drive financial inclusion forward. .”

Cross-Border 88

Cross-Border AI Push-to-Card Real Time Payments 88

Trade Credit & Liquidity Management

MARCH 27, 2025

Bitso, a leading Latin American crypto exchange, has launched a new payments solution through its subsidiary Juno, focusing on the MXNB stablecoin. This initiative aims to streamline cross-border payments and improve the financial infrastructure in Latin America.

International Payments 52

International Payments Cross-Border Payments Cross-Border Stablecoins 52

The Fintech Times

MAY 12, 2025

While not a stablecoin in its current distributed ledger form, the Lewes Pound was, nevertheless, similar in many aspects including being pegged to a major currency. Stablecoins have not. Will the rug be pulled from under stablecoins by incumbent instant payment schemes? At least, not yet. And why wouldnt they?

Stablecoins 45

Stablecoins Interoperability Cross-Border Cross-Border Payments 45

Finovate

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Worldline partners with BOCHK International payment services company Worldline has forged a partnership with the Bank of China (Hong Kong), also known as BOCHK. ” Founded in 2020, RD Technologies offers two primary solutions via its subsidiaries: the RD Wallet and the HKDR stablecoin (HKDR).

Multi-Currency 105

Multi-Currency Stablecoins Visa Cross-Border Payments 105

Finextra

JUNE 30, 2025

The popularity of stablecoins is also reaching new heights. The transfer volume of stablecoins hit highs of $717.1 tokenised deposits and stablecoins) or non-banks (aka. stablecoins). A typical use case is the clearing and settlement of international payments. billion in April. CBDCs), commercial banks (aka.

Digital Currency 52

Digital Currency Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) Settlement 52

The Fintech Times

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

More appointments Quantum Group, the fintech and security incubator, has appointed James Radford as the CEO of Volopa, its foreign exchange, international payments and expense management company. MANSA, a global fintech in cross-border payments, has closed a $10million funding round.

FinTech 64

FinTech Cross-Border Payments Disaster Recovery Online and Mobile Banking 64

Fintech Review

MAY 4, 2025

Cross River Provides embedded payments, banking, and lending infrastructure for fintechs, with a strong compliance focus. It is non-negotiable for any business handling payments, onboarding customers, or moving money across borders. Best for : SMEs needing efficient cross-border banking.

Payment APIs and Integration 76

Payment APIs and Integration FinTech Multi-Currency Embedded Finance 76

The Fintech Times

JANUARY 29, 2024

Yet, despite the global job market’s expansion, professionals abroad who wish to accept USD payments from US-based clients still face numerous hurdles posed by traditional payment methods. Accelerating cross-border payments for freelancers Co-founded in 2020 by former Google and Spotify executive Teymour H.

Instant Payments 59

Instant Payments Cross-Border Payments Cross-Border Payments 59

Fintech News

JANUARY 30, 2024

Prototypes and proofs of concept are being developed for payment systems based on distributed ledger technology (DLT). These include cross-border Payment versus Payment (PvP) transactions and wholesale market Delivery versus Payment (DvP) transactions. from 2019 to 2029, reaching a market value of US$7.8

Payments Trends 120

Payments Trends Digital Currency Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) Cross-Border Payments 120

Clearly Payments

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Whether it’s the fierce competition among acquirers for merchant accounts, the disruptive impact of emerging fintech startups, or the transformative potential of cryptocurrency and stablecoins, the competitive landscape is constantly evolving. The global B2B payments market is projected to reach a staggering $25.7

Value Added Service 104

Value Added Service Payments Payment Gateways ISOs 104

PYMNTS

JULY 11, 2019

There has been, seemingly, a parade of announcements geared toward bringing B2B payments into the digital age, bringing about the end of paper, speeding the time for settlement of transactions and making payments across borders cheaper and more transparent. Transactions settle in one business day, he said.

Correspondent Bank 67

Correspondent Bank Correspondent Blockchain Bitcoin 67

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

“Facebook’s Libra stablecoin could be key for Big Blue to realize its ambitions for applying its blockchain technology to the financial services industry,” said Coindesk. IBM, for its part, has been developing blockchain known as Stellar, focused on cross-border payments.

Blockchain 49

Blockchain Wires Wire Cross-Border Payments 49

The Payments Association

JUNE 5, 2025

This diversity suggests differing levels of comfort, access, and strategy in cross-border spending. When it comes to making payments abroad, no single method stands out as dominant. Cash remains strong, but mobile wallets are gaining traction among younger, urban, and affluent groups.

Payments Trends 88

Payments Trends Consumer Online and Mobile Banking Debit Card 88

Fintech Review

MARCH 5, 2025

Cross-border payments remain one of the most outdated areas of financial services. While fintech has transformed many aspects of banking, international money transfers still rely on slow, expensive, and inefficient systems. Banks process these payments through multiple intermediaries, increasing costs and delays.

Cross-Border Payments 76

Cross-Border Payments Cross-Border Correspondent Bank Correspondent 76

Fintech Finance

MAY 8, 2025

will expand its issuing partnership with Stripe , a programmable financial services company, to launch the industry’s first stablecoin-backed corporate cards with fully integrated spend management software. Transact : Card purchases work as standard local payments. companies save billions of dollars and millions of hours. .”

Stablecoins 66

Stablecoins Cross-Border Industry Trends Settlement 66

The Payments Association

APRIL 14, 2025

Understanding whats coming allows payments firms to mitigate risk, meet compliance obligations, and capitalise on strategic opportunities in a shifting regulatory environment. The payments landscape is entering a defining phase of regulatory transformation. What’s next?

Regulations 88

Regulations ISO 20022 Cross-Border Legal 88

Clearly Payments

JANUARY 8, 2025

Cryptocurrencies have seen increasing acceptance by large retailers, payment providers, and cross-border remittance services. Cryptocurrencies, on the other hand, are redefining access in places where traditional banking might be limited, offering an alternative approach to cross-border transactions and financial services.

Credit Cards 105

Credit Cards Cryptocurrency Cross-Border Volume 105