The Payments Association

JANUARY 21, 2025

Payments Report 2024 As the global payments ecosystem undergoes a period of rapid transformation, the Payments Report 2024 serves as an essential resource for industry leaders navigating shifting trends, emerging technologies, and dynamic consumer behaviour.

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Payments Trends Financial Crimes Cross-Border Payments 88

Fintech Finance

MAY 28, 2025

This marks a major milestone in its mission to modernise global payments. The dual licences, granted by France’s ACPR and AMF, position Merge among the few financial infrastructure providers fully regulated to operate across both traditional and blockchain-based payment rails.

Stablecoins 82

Stablecoins Cross-Border Payments Multi-Currency Cross-Border 82

Fintech Finance

MAY 29, 2025

Conduit , a leading cross-border payments platform powered by stablecoins, announced today it closed a $36 million Series A funding round. “Traditional cross-border payment systems do not meet the demands of modern businesses. As part of this investment, Dragonfly Capital’s Rob Hadick will join the Conduit board.

Cross-Border Payments 82

Cross-Border Payments Cross-Border Stablecoins SWIFT 82

Fintech News

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

In Asia-Pacific (APAC), the payment landscape is rapidly evolving, driven by the integration of advanced technologies, growing use of alternative payment methods and the rise of digital currencies. Total spending in the region for digital wallets amounted to almost US$10 trillion in 2023, led mostly by China.

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APACS Alternative Payment Methods Stablecoins BNPL 120

The Payments Association

MARCH 19, 2025

Notably, the rise of cryptocurrencies, stablecoins, and Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) are transforming the digital payments landscape. Slower transaction processing, higher operational costs and an inability to scale with the growth of digital payment processing. The result?

Cross-Border 88

Cross-Border Reconciliation Compliance Payments 88

The Fintech Times

JUNE 19, 2024

The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) has approved new regulations for stablecoins, enabling it to integrate Dirham-backed digital currencies into its financial ecosystem. But what is the significance of its latest decision regarding stablecoins? To find out, we asked a number of financial leaders.

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CBDC Stablecoins Regulations Disputes 69

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

Speaking about stablecoins, which are cryptocurrencies backed by more traditional financial products, like fiat currency, securities or gold, Scholz said, “We cannot accept a parallel currency. It also will discuss how to deal with potential problems and challenges that come from using digital financial technologies.

Stablecoins 54

Stablecoins Finance Cryptocurrency Central Bank 54

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

Interchecks Co-founder and CEO Dylan Massey said in a statement that the company "started with a commitment to offset wire and ACH payments with Visa Direct in an effort to speed-up funds availability, and the project grew from there." Emirates NBD Consolidates Global Payments Infrastructure.

RTP 105

RTP Blockchain Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) Cross-Border 105

PYMNTS

APRIL 27, 2020

Global blockchain firm Binance and blockchain payment service provider BitPay are teaming to increase adoption of the BUSD Binance stablecoin, according to an announcement. dollar,” BitPay CEO Stephen Pair said in the announcement. BitPay merchants and companies can buy BUSD via the Binance Exchange and exchanges that list it.

Stablecoins 56

Stablecoins Blockchain Cross-Border Bitcoin 56

CB Insights

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

The biggest deal was Ledger’s $380M Series C in June, backed in part by Digital Currency Group — the top blockchain investor by deal count since 2017. Genesis Digital Assets , a US-based bitcoin miner, raised $125M in funding in July 2021. offers digital treasury and payments infrastructure for businesses using USD Coin.

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Blockchain NFTs Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) Multi-Currency 101

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Members of the Governing Council anticipate informal discussions about digital currency, which will take place ahead of a Thursday (Dec. The ECB said it will launch its own electronic money, unless the private sector figures out how to speed up global payments and reduce the cost. 10), citing Eurozone sources.

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Central Bank Digital Currency Federal Reserve Fed 54

PYMNTS

APRIL 28, 2020

“[Checkout.com] joins a dynamic and growing group of Libra Association members committed to achieving a safe, transparent and consumer-friendly implementation of a global payment system that breaks down financial barriers for billions of people,” Dante Disparte, head of policy and communications at the Libra Association, said in a statement to CNBC.

Stablecoins 72

Stablecoins Financial Inclusion Blockchain Cryptocurrency 72

Clearly Payments

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

The payment processing ecosystem is vast and multifaceted, with a staggering array of statistics underscoring its significance. For instance, the global payment processing market is estimated to reach a monumental $587.78 Furthermore, global payment volume reached a staggering $31.7

Payments 104

Payments Value Added Service BNPL Payment Gateways 104

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 1, 2018

31, 2018, will mark the 10th anniversary of the day that a link to a paper , authored by Satoshi Nakamoto , describing the digital currency called bitcoin was first publicly circulated. The end of this month, Oct. Some say, be patient and give it time. But time can be an innovator’s curse.

Bitcoin 85

Bitcoin Blockchain Cryptocurrency Innovation 85

PYMNTS

JUNE 19, 2019

The world has gotten its first good look at Libra — Facebook ’s long-anticipated move into cryptocurrency and global payments. The move also includes the first application that will run on those rails, a digital wallet called Calibra, the product of a new Facebook subsidiary by the same name. A thousand stablecoins are coming.

Bitcoin 59

Bitcoin Cryptocurrency Digital Currency Privacy 59

Wharton Fintech

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

We have done a lot of work with blockchain technology, particularly stablecoin. We have been working with governments on what is called central bank digital currency, or CBDC. I think that is another great example where we do over 150 currencies on the network today. And that is what it is going to look like.

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Visa Technology Payments Encryption 130

Fintech Finance

JULY 4, 2024

The UK’s potential as a crypto hub The association calls on the Chancellor to ensure the UK becomes a world leader in digital finance by helping the UK payments industry fully embrace the digital world and create a flourishing, innovative digital currencies ecosystem.

Scams 75

Scams Payments Interoperability Government 75

Fintech News

OCTOBER 16, 2024

SFF 2024 will also focus on next-gen transactions, providing an overview of the current state of the global payments landscape, identifying gaps and opportunities, improving cross-border payments and showcasing cutting-edge innovations in payment technologies.

FinTech 113

FinTech Cross-Border Payments AI Innovation 113

The Fintech Times

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Pave Bank is a fully regulated commercial bank where clients can get business banking products (such as multi-currency operating accounts, global payment connectivity, and treasury management solutions). fund , Daedalus and angel investors. This is a multi-asset, always instant and always on network of Pave Bank customers.

Economy 59

Economy Finance Multi-Currency Regulations 59

CB Insights

JUNE 7, 2021

Tight competition among leading global payment giants and fintech innovators. Marqeta is competing against legacy infrastructure giants like Global Payments and Fiserv , which process much larger payment volumes. Headwinds: A highly competitive market and reliance on a few customers pose long-term threats.

Issuers 73

Issuers Card Issuer Payment APIs and Integration Innovation 73

PYMNTS

JUNE 19, 2019

The world has gotten its first good look at Libra — Facebook’s long anticipated move into cryptocurrency and global payments. The move also includes the first application that will run on those rails, a digital wallet called Calibra. A thousand stablecoins are coming. Libra can’t help solve for that problem. So what is?

Cryptocurrency 40

Cryptocurrency Bitcoin Privacy Digital Currency 40

PYMNTS

JULY 15, 2019

To ward off the currency speculators that have tended to plague high-profile crypto projects like bitcoin , Libra will be a stablecoin, with its value pegged to the U.S.

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Regulations Cryptocurrency Money Laundering Governance 40

Fintech Review

MARCH 5, 2025

Some use local payment networks to reduce reliance on SWIFT and traditional banking rails. Stablecoins and central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) could further streamline payments by removing intermediaries. The G20 and central banks worldwide are working on improving cross-border payments.

Cross-Border Payments 76

Cross-Border Payments Cross-Border Correspondent Bank Correspondent 76

The Fintech Times

MARCH 11, 2025

His recent work also includes the launch of the RLUSD stablecoin with Ripple and introducing Topper, a platform supporting over 230 cryptocurrencies to facilitate easier and cost-efficient currency conversions. Stablecoin payments lower costs, reduce the length delays common in traditional payments and free up more working capital.

Cross-Border 64

Cross-Border Stablecoins Payment APIs and Integration Blockchain 64

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

The Fintech Times

JANUARY 3, 2025

In this guest article, he explores how these guidelines might shape the future of digital finance. Lawrence Wintermeyer, executive co-chair of Global Digital Finance The Declaration of Independence from Britain in 1776 began a revolution, however the US Constitution wasnt ratified until 1788 and didnt go into effect until 1789.

Stablecoins 59

Stablecoins Bitcoin Regulations Blocks 59

The Payments Association

MARCH 18, 2025

The Feds crypto pivot: Unlocking banking access and its impact on payments 18 March 2025 by Payments Intelligence LinkedIn Email X WhatsApp What is this article about? The Federal Reserves shift on crypto banking access could impact payments, stablecoins, and digital assets. Why is it important?

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Federal Reserve Stablecoins Fed Settlement 88