Industry

Stablecoin Usage Statistics 2026: Explosive Growth

SQ Magazine

“Stablecoins have emerged as a cornerstone of digital finance, blending the speed and accessibility of blockchain with the stability of fiat currencies. Stablecoin transaction volumes reached unprecedented heights, with on-chain activity underscoring their expanding role across global markets. Corporations are using stablecoins to settle cross-border payments instantly, reducing costs and delays vs traditional banking rails. […]

Global

India in Talks About Allowing Alipay+ Link to Its Instant Payment Systems

Reuters

“India is in talks with China-related Ant International to allow digital payments platform Alipay+ to be linked to India’s leading instant payments system for cross-border transactions, two government sources told Reuters. The move would help make payments easier for Indian tourists as they would be able to use India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) with merchants […]

Companies

Stablecoins Aren’t a Crypto Strategy. They’re a Payments Strategy

Modern Treasury

“Stablecoins are no longer primarily associated with crypto trading or speculation. They are increasingly being used as core infrastructure in modern payment systems, powering real-world money movement at scale. Today, there is over $1 trillion in monthly stablecoin payment activity, according to Visa Onchain Analytics , driven by familiar payments flows like payroll runs, vendor […]

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Companies

UnionPay at Davos: Transforming Cross-Border Payments with Connectivity and AI

PR Newswire

“Against the backdrop of global economic realignment, UnionPay, one of the world’s largest card payment organizations, is focusing on cross-border network connectivity as a practical entry point. UnionPay is innovating to foster an open and inclusive international payments ecosystem—built on multilateral collaboration, interoperability, and shared value. At the same time, it is exploring the responsible […]

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Global

India, China, South Africa, Other BRICS Nations to Explore Digital Currency Link to Crush Dollar

Business Insider Africa

“India has proposed that BRICS nations explore linking their official digital currencies to simplify cross-border trade and tourism payments, a move that could gradually reduce reliance on the US dollar as geopolitical tensions intensify.”

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Industry

Fireblocks and Zepz Join Forces to Scale Stablecoin Remittance Adoption for WorldRemit and Sendwave

PR Newswire

“Zepz, the global payments group behind WorldRemit and Sendwave, will leverage Fireblocks, the enterprise platform securing more than $4 trillion in digital asset transfers annually, to help scale stablecoin-powered remittances to consumers at scale. Serving more than 9 million users across 130 countries, WorldRemit and Sendwave will use Fireblocks to enable near-instant, lower-cost cross-border payments.”

Industry

SUNRATE Launches Payment Solution on Walmart Marketplace to Simplify Global Collections for E-Commerce Sellers

PR Newswire

“SUNRATE, the global payment and treasury management platform, announced that international e-commerce sellers can collect payments from Walmart Marketplace directly into their SUNRATE Accounts. Through this partnership, global sellers can access a streamlined collection service powered by SUNRATE’s decade of expertise in cross-border payments. Key benefits include: Cost Efficiency with FX Protection & Faster Onboarding.”

Companies

Enhancing Cross-Border Payments: State of Play and Way Forward

BIS

“The G20 Roadmap for enhancing cross-border payments has created significant momentum. Most international policy actions are completed, providing a solid foundation for addressing persistent cross-border payment challenges and fostering a more inclusive global payments ecosystem. However, it is unlikely that the end-2027 targets envisaged by the G20 will be achieved on time, and improvements in […]

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Companies

Ant International and HSBC Test New Cross-Border Payments Solution Using Tokenised Deposits on Swift’s Network and Powered by ISO 20022

Yahoo Finance-Business Wire

“Ant International, HSBC and Swift have completed a successful Proof of Concept (POC) for the cross-border transfer of tokenised deposits using ISO 20022 standards. The initiative leverages Swift’s global messaging network and HSBC’s recently launched Tokenised Deposit Service, combined with Ant International’s blockchain technology.”

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Companies

UnionPay Taps Worldpay to Boost Cross-Border Payments

IBS Intelligence

UnionPay International has extended its decade-long partnership with Worldpay, introducing UnionPay 3D Secure (3DS) and ExpressPay capabilities to expand global online acceptance for UnionPay cards. The enhancement will allow UnionPay cardholders to make eCommerce transactions across major markets, including the US, UK, and Europe, as well as sectors such as airlines, retail, and hospitality.

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Companies

dLocal Joins Circle Payments Network to Power Stablecoin Payouts Across Emerging Markets

dLocal

“dLocal has integrated with Circle Payments Network operated by Circle Technology Services, LLC, an affiliate of Circle Internet Group, Inc., to enable seamless payouts across emerging markets. Powered by Circle’s payment stablecoins, USDC and EURC, CPN connects financial institutions to enable real-time settlement of cross-border payments.”

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Global

Brazil Eyes Taxing Crypto for Cross-Border Payments, Sources Say

Reuters

“Brazil is looking at taxing the use of cryptocurrencies for international payments, two officials with direct knowledge of the discussions told Reuters, closing a loophole in the country’s usual levy on foreign-exchange transactions. One of the sources, who spoke on condition of anonymity about the confidential talks, said the Finance Ministry is looking at expanding […]

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Companies

Alibaba Taps JPMorgan To Build Stablecoin-Like Payments System for Its $35B Commerce Network

Yahoo Finance

“Alibaba plans to launch a tokenized global payment network by December. The system uses a stablecoin-like model and is being developed with JPMorgan’s tokenization technology. The network is designed to streamline cross-border B2B payments using tokenized fiat and AI-powered smart contracts.”

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Companies

UBS and Ant International Partner on Blockchain-Based Real-Time Cross-Border Payments Settlement and Liquidity Management

Business Wire

“UBS has entered a strategic partnership with Ant International to explore innovations in blockchain-based tokenised deposits to support Ant International’s global payments settlement and liquidity management. Both parties signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at UBS’s flagship office in Singapore.”

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Industry

Stablecoins Surpass Bitcoin as Go‑To Cryptocurrency for Illicit Transactions

Bitget

“While stablecoins aim to keep their value steady by being tied to fiat currencies, their expanding presence in digital finance has made them central to the movement of funds within blockchain networks. They play a vital role in decentralized finance (DeFi), aid cross-border payments, and help sustain liquidity. Yet, as their circulation widens, these same […]