Industry

Education: Why the Payments Industry Needs to Be Rebuilt From the Inside

Entrepreneur

“Traditional payment systems do not actually move money. They move instructions. When someone swipes a card or sends a bank transfer, value does not settle. A message is sent through processors, networks, banks and correspondent banks, each keeping its own ledger and promising to reconcile later. This is why settlement is slow, why cross-border payments […]

Companies

BNY and SWIFT Launch Blockchain Ledger

Banking Exchange

“BNY has partnered with global financial messaging network SWIFT to develop a blockchain-based ledger designed to enhance cross-border payments and support the settlement of tokenized assets. Rather than replacing existing systems, the initiative will focus on building an interoperable layer designed to complement SWIFT’s established global messaging network.”

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Companies

Harmonised ISO 20022 Data Requirements for Enhancing Cross-Border Payments

BIS

“The CPMI’s harmonised ISO 20022 data requirements for cross-border payments (harmonisation requirements) are a key milestone under the G20 roadmap for enhancing cross-border payments. ISO 20022, an international financial messaging standard, enables more consistent and structured data, supporting the objectives of faster, cheaper, more accessible, and transparent cross-border payments. Variability in ISO 20022 implementation, however, […]

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Episode 287 - Fanning the Flames - State of Stablecoins 2026

Join Glenbrook’s Russ Jones and Ashley Lannquist for a detailed discussion on the state of stablecoins, focusing on market developments, regulatory and policy impacts, usage patterns, and competition from other improved payments systems.

Companies

B2B Cross-Border Payments: Expert Insights on Faster Payments Adoption Report

Faster Payments Council

“This report published by the FPC Cross-Border Payments Work Group, sponsored by Mastercard, explores the most pressing challenges facing B2B cross-border payments and practical strategies for addressing them. While cross-border B2B transactions remain critical to global trade, many organizations still contend with friction around settlement speed, liquidity management, foreign exchange, compliance, data quality, and fraud risk.”

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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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Episode 285 - Fanning the Flames - What We're Watching in Payments in 2026

2026 is set to be another dynamic year in payments. Join our Glenbrook partners as they discuss their perspectives on industry trends and what they'll be keeping an eye on this year.

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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Episode 283 - Banking on Stablecoins, with Scott Southall and Will Artingstall, Citi

In this episode, Yvette Bohanan and Ashley Lannquist welcome Scott Southall, Head of BaaS, and Will Artingstall, Head of Digital Assets Payments and e-Commerce at Citi, to dig into what recent stablecoin regulatory changes mean for the future of banking, how U.S. institutions are mobilizing behind digital dollars, why clients are asking about new forms of money, and what’s next as stablecoins potentially go mainstream in the American financial system.

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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