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 […]

Companies

Tencent Showcases Future of Finance at Hong Kong Fintech Week 2025

Tencent

“Tencent joined the 10th anniversary edition of the Hong Kong Fintech Week X StartMeUpHK Festival 2025, highlighting how technology is shaping the future of financial innovation. Tencent announced that it’s making payments simpler and more convenient for international travellers visiting the Chinese Mainland by expanding its cross-border payment support with Weixin Pay through the CPG […]

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Companies

Clear Junction Launches Multi-Currency Swift Service for Remittances Across Latin America, Asia-Pacific and EMEA

Clear Junction

“Cross-border payments provider Clear Junction has launched a multi-currency Swift service aimed at streamlining transactions for remittance companies across Latin America, Asia-Pacific and EMEA. The new service targets one of the industry’s long-standing pain points: achieving faster and more cost-effective last-mile payouts in destination markets.”

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Industry

Afriex and Visa Bring Real-Time Cross-Border Payments to 160+ Markets

TechAfrica News

“Afriex, a global fintech platform, announced a collaboration with Visa, a world leader in digital payments, to bring real-time cross-border payments to more than 160 markets. By integrating Visa Direct through Afriex’s financial institution partner, Afriex is making it faster and easier for individuals and businesses to send and receive funds across borders.”

Companies

Thunes and Ecobank Group To Power Africa's Instant Payments for the Next Billion Users

PR Newswire

“Thunes and Ecobank Group, the leading pan-African financial institution, announced a collaboration which will enable instant cross-border payments for millions of individuals and businesses across Sub-Saharan Africa. The partnership operationalizes the landmark memorandum of understanding signed between Ecobank and TransferTo, Thunes’ holding company, in 2024. That agreement envisioned a fundamental transformation of financial access and cross-border […]

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Companies

Visa Unveils Key Partnerships and World-class Payment Innovations at Global Fintech Fest, 2025

ptinews

“Visa unveiled a range of cutting-edge solutions at the recently concluded Global Fintech Fest (GFF) 2025. Across the three days Visa made multiple announcements and product launches, highlighting their commitment to shaping the next chapter of digital payments in India, focusing on security, cross-border convenience, and the transformative potential of AI.”

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