Cross-border Payments

US Bank stablecoin debut; Circle buys Tazapay to boost Asia rails
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10 September, 2026

US Bank stablecoin debut; Circle buys Tazapay to boost Asia rails

U.S. Bancorp launches USBDC stablecoin after a successful cross-border payment pilot on Stellar, advancing its digital asset and tokenization strategy.
Hong Kong, Japan lead APAC blockchain payments push
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18 August, 2026

Hong Kong, Japan lead APAC blockchain payments push

Blockchain is gaining attention in Asia Pacific cross-border payments, with 26% of regional news coverage focusing on CBDCs, stablecoins, and...
Digital assets lead 26% of APAC cross-border payment discussions
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14 August, 2026

Digital assets lead 26% of APAC cross-border payment discussions

Digital currencies, stablecoins, and tokenization lead Asia’s cross-border payment trends, with the market expected to reach $24 trillion by 2033.
Nigeria forms task force to study stablecoin adoption
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30 October, 2025

Nigeria forms task force to study stablecoin adoption

The Finance Ministry and central bank partnered on the task force, which will explore the monetary and policy implications of...
Africa’s cross-border market to hit $1T by 2035: report
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5 June, 2025

Africa’s cross-border market to hit $1T by 2035: report

The report revealed that Africans paid $5 billion in extra costs in 2024 due to poor liquidity and double currency...
Coins.ph, Pays0 partner to offer direct PHP-to-crypto services
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4 June, 2025

Coins.ph, Pays0 partner to offer direct PHP-to-crypto services

Coins.ph and Pays0's partnership will not only help make remittance processes more efficient but also promote financial inclusivity within the...