The Payments Blog

The payments landscape is shifting beneath our feet, and stablecoins are at the centre of it all. While most of us have been watching crypto volatility from the sidelines, a quieter revolution has been brewing in merchant acquiring: where forward-thinking payment companies are starting to settle transactions in stablecoins instead of traditional currencies. It's not just theoretical anymore. Real acquirers are processing real transactions with real merchants, using stablecoin

The payment tech landscape is about to hit warp speed. As we look toward 2026, the convergence of AI, embedded finance, and real-time infrastructure is creating opportunities that didn't exist just 12 months ago. For startups and fintechs, this isn't just about keeping up: it's about positioning yourself at the centre of a payments revolution that will reshape how transactions happen. Let's dive into the trends that will define 2026 and what they mean for your business strate

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