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23 Apr 25 @ 16:51
A new phase in the evolution of global real-time, cross-border payments is underway, as five central banks behind Project Nexus — a Bank for International Settlements (BIS) initiative — launch... read more
03 Apr 25 @ 15:15
Ripple has taken a major step in expanding the real-world utility of its enterprise-grade stablecoin, Ripple USD (RLUSD), by integrating it into Ripple Payments – its flagship cross-border payments platform.... read more
31 Mar 25 @ 12:39
A landmark stride in European payments infrastructure has been achieved as Italy’s Bancomat, Spain’s Bizum, and Portugal’s MB WAY initiate cross-border mobile transfers under the EuroPA (European Payments Alliance) umbrella.... read more
05 Feb 25 @ 13:49
Traditional methods of sending money across borders – bank wire transfers, checks, and money transfer services – are often slow, expensive and laden with regulatory hurdles. However, digital wallets are... read more
04 Feb 25 @ 17:58
As has been noted in recent articles, the cross-border payments landscape is evolving rapidly, with digital transactions driving unprecedented growth in international commerce, travel and remittances. Now Visa is getting... read more
03 Feb 25 @ 11:35
The global payments landscape is undergoing a major transformation as cross-border payments become more streamlined, efficient and digitally integrated. Financial institutions, payment service providers, and fintech firms are racing to... read more
20 Dec 24 @ 12:48
Mastercard and JPMorgan Chase have announced a ground breaking partnership – combining their strengths in blockchain technology – to revolutionise cross-border business-to-business (B2B) payments. This collaboration integrates Mastercard’s Multi-Token Network... read more
16 Dec 24 @ 10:32
The Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) has taken a decisive step to address the soaring costs of cross-border interchange fees on card transactions. Following a detailed review, the PSR has confirmed... read more
03 Dec 24 @ 14:27
As the global economy grows increasingly interconnected, cross-border payments have become a critical area of focus. Yet, as pointed out before by Payments Cards & Mobile, challenges such as high... read more
28 Nov 24 @ 14:37
The global payments landscape is undergoing a seismic transformation as geopolitical tensions and technological advancements converge. With traditional systems like SWIFT under scrutiny for inefficiencies and geopolitical dependencies, emerging payment... read more
08 Nov 24 @ 15:49
The Euro Banking Association (EBA) has recently published findings from its survey on cross-border payments, exploring challenges and potential enhancements across the European payments landscape. This survey, conducted in Q2... read more
29 Oct 24 @ 15:37
Project Mandala, developed by the BIS Innovation Hub, is a compliance solution targeting the complexities of cross-border payments for both commercial and central banks. In its recent report on the... read more
22 Oct 24 @ 17:59
The European Central Bank (ECB) has unveiled new initiatives to enhance cross-border payments, building on its existing TARGET Instant Payment Settlement (TIPS) service. These initiatives aim to create faster, more... read more
16 Oct 24 @ 14:27
In a move that signals the future of cross-border payments security, Swift is set to launch an AI-driven anomaly detection service to combat financial crime more effectively. Beginning in January... read more
11 Oct 24 @ 16:34
Citi and Mastercard have announced a partnership to offer faster, more efficient cross-border payments using Mastercard debit cards across 14 global markets, with plans for expansion. Through Citi’s WorldLink Payment... read more
19 Sep 24 @ 13:05
As the global demand for seamless, fast, and secure cross-border payments grows, technology is often hailed as the solution to overcoming inefficiencies in the $156 trillion market. From distributed ledger... read more
17 Sep 24 @ 13:05
CaixaBank has been selected as one of the private entities that will be part of the Project Agorá global initiative of Bank for International Settlements (BIS) and the Institute of... read more
10 Sep 24 @ 11:01
Japan’s three largest banks, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Mizuho Financial Group, and Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, are taking bold steps toward revolutionising cross-border payments with the launch of Project Pax.... read more
05 Sep 24 @ 15:02
The global cross-border payments market is on track to hit $290 trillion by 2030, driven by rising international e-commerce, global workforce mobility, and the adoption of digital payment solutions, according... read more
02 Sep 24 @ 10:20
In a recent address at the Global Fintech Fest in Mumbai, Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller raised critical concerns about the potential risks associated with rapidly linking faster payment systems... read more
02 Mar 26 @ 11:25
Three months ago, I was approached by marketing representatives of ETC Mining, who paid $2,500 in Bitcoin for native advertising placement. On the surface, the ... more
24 Feb 26 @ 12:45
After a bruising year on the public markets, PayPal has become the subject of early-stage takeover interest, underscoring how sharply sentiment has shifted arou... more
18 Feb 26 @ 13:35
The race to define the next phase of digital commerce via agentic payments has moved decisively into the banking mainstream. [caption id="attachment_57882"... more
25 Feb 26 @ 17:55
Reports that Stripe is exploring a potential acquisition of PayPal have sent tremors through the global payments industry. The reports follow closely on the he... more
