Stellar (XLM) says cross-border payments settle in about five seconds
Stellar (XLM) says its payments network settles in about five seconds with fees under a cent, as new integration activity adds to cross-border use cases.
Vietnam’s digital payments are mature; stablecoins may fit cross-border
Circle said Vietnam’s domestic payment rails are advanced, while stablecoins may be most useful in cross-border settlement, liquidity and remittances.
Stablecoins cited as a workaround for unbanked businesses in trade
A guest post argues that correspondent banking failures are pushing emerging-market businesses toward stablecoin settlement to reduce fees and delays.
Mexico and Brazil Lead Stablecoin Adoption, Ripple (XRP) Survey Says
Ripple (XRP)’s survey of 160 finance leaders in Mexico and Brazil found stronger stablecoin adoption intent, but regulatory clarity remains the main hurdle.
Hong Kong and Indonesia Partner on QR Payments
HKMA and Bank Indonesia sign MoU to enhance QR code-based cross-border payments, targeting faster and more inclusive systems.
Asia Leads Stablecoin Growth, Reap Processes $6B Annually
Reap's $6B stablecoin card volume underscores Asia's lead in cross-border payments, driven by regulatory frameworks and infrastructure.
MassPay Partners With Coinbase to Boost Stablecoin Payments
MassPay teams up with Coinbase to expand stablecoin payouts, promising faster, cheaper cross-border transactions.
BIS Project Agorá Prototype Cuts Cross-Border Payment Risks
BIS Project Agorá shows tokenized payments settle cross-border transactions in seconds, reducing risks. Live testing phase announced.
MoneyGram Partners with Tempo Blockchain for Stablecoin Settlement
MoneyGram joins Stripe-backed Tempo as a validator, advancing stablecoin settlement for cross-border payments and bolstering blockchain adoption.
Stellar (XLM) Expands Regional Teams to Drive Global Adoption
Stellar (XLM)'s Market Development team focuses on boosting adoption in key regions, targeting local institutions and regulators.