Cross Border Payments news and trends

FinTechs Reshape Middle East Money Movement as Capital Returns
Fintech Investments // February 09, 2026

The Middle East is proving itself as fertile ground for FinTech investment and innovation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

EU Banking Chief Calls for Visa and Mastercard Alternatives
Europe // February 09, 2026

Is Europe too reliant on international payments companies such as Visa and Mastercard? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

Mastercard Leans Into Agentic Commerce and Stablecoins While Card Volumes Rise
Earnings // January 29, 2026

Card spending continued to climb in Mastercard’s fourth quarter, as the payments giant laid out a roadmap that reaches beyond plastic and taps agentic commerce and stablecoins as emerging rails for how people pay and get paid. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

The Cross-Border CFO Playbook: Using Local Collections for Growth
Cross-border Payments // January 29, 2026

Two growth stories have traditionally defined cross-border commerce in the 21st century. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By...

Interviews & Exclusives
Cross-Border Payments Put CFOs Under Rising AML Pressure

January 21, 2026
Cross-border payments are increasingly wearing two hats for growth-oriented businesses. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from PYMNTS and […]

Digital Dollars Keep Getting Stuck Outside the Real Economy

January 20, 2026
For millions of people paid in digital dollar stablecoins, the hardest part isn’t getting the money. It’s using it. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Hugimals Founder Credits Growth to AI, Payments and Amazon Store

January 07, 2026
Artificial intelligence-powered tools and commerce platforms are expanding the reach of small retailers, pulling niche, mission-driven products into the mainstream without requiring massive headcount or capital. Get the Full Story...

Wallets Become the Default Front Door to Global Payments

January 01, 2026
Digital wallets did not suddenly transform money movement in 2025. They did it quietly, one use case at a time. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Quick Reads
EU Banking Chief Calls for Visa and Mastercard Alternatives

February 09, 2026
Is Europe too reliant on international payments companies such as Visa and Mastercard? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications […]

Ripple Introduces Treasury Platform That Manages Traditional and Digital Assets

January 28, 2026
Ripple introduced a treasury platform designed to give chief financial officers, treasurers and accounting teams complete control over traditional and digital treasury operations. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Wise Says Dual Listing Will Increase Profile in US and Accelerate Global Growth

January 20, 2026
Cross-border payments platform Wise saw growth across its business as it diversified its income, continued building its infrastructure and prepared for a dual listing that will include the United States...

India Wants BRICS Nations to Link Digital Currencies

January 19, 2026
India’s central bank has reportedly proposed that BRICS countries link their digital currencies. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...