article thumbnail

Telcoin Bank Steps Closer to Becoming the First Regulated Crypto Bank in the US

The Fintech Times

Its upcoming launch hopes to disrupt the $200billion stablecoin market and create a bridge between traditional finance and cryptocurrencies. Telcoin Bank plans to offer fully regulated, bank-issued ‘Digital Cash’ stablecoins, alongside a suite of blockchain banking products and services. .

article thumbnail

Empowering Financial Institutions: An Interview with the CEO of Almond FinTech

Fintech Review

It looks at all available blockchain networks, digital currencies, and exchanges, and then optimizes a routing between two countries given market trends, rates, fees, and liquidity. With this in mind, Google Maps analyzes myriad factors (distance, tolls, fuel efficiency, construction, traffic, etc) and selects the best possible route.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Understanding the Nature of Payment Gateway Integration For Your Mobile App

Stax

Regional and currency limitations If your app serves an international user base, regional limitations can create friction. Currency conversion fees or poor exchange rates impacting both users and your margins. Currency conversion fees or poor exchange rates impacting both users and your margins. Alipay, iDEAL, M-Pesa).

article thumbnail

Merchant survey 2025: Navigating the payment innovation divide

The Payments Association

53% opportunity score for cryptocurrency—the highest among all payment methods—driven by low competition and high merchant interest in future adoption. Multi-currency capabilities exhibit similar patterns, with 11% currently adopted and 26% planning implementation, while 32% are considering options for potential international expansion.

article thumbnail

Fiserv unveils stablecoin for banks

Finextra

Offering FIUSD across the company’s global multi-sided network - which includes relationships with 10,000 financial institution clients and six million merchant locations processing 90 billion transactions annually - will provide instant scale for the coin, says Fiserv.

article thumbnail

The Ultimate Guide to Online Payment Processing

Stax

There are six main payment methods used in online payments, including credit & debit cards, digital wallets, ACH & bank transfers, direct debit, Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) services, and cryptocurrencies. If you plan to reach a global audience, then a multi-currency payment gateway is a must.

article thumbnail

The Ultimate Guide to Ecommerce Payment Solutions

Stax

They can range from traditional payments, such as credit/debit cards and ACH payments , to modern alternative methods, such as digital wallets, mobile transactions, Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL), and cryptocurrency. High-risk industry – CBD, adult, gambling, cryptocurrency, and online pharmacies are considered high-risk businesses.