Crypto Payments
WalletConnect Pay launched merchant access in South Africa through Ezeebit in October 2026, allowing hotels and other businesses to accept USDC, USDT and other assets with instant or fiat settlement options.
Stablecoin
HSBC RedCoin launched on 23 October 2026 as an HKD stablecoin for PayMe users, fully backed by segregated assets with daily reserve reporting.
Fintech
Remita launched its consumer super app in September 2026 with account aggregation across Nigerian banks and instant transfers via PAPSS to other African countries.
Crypto Payments
Coinbase Commerce closed on March 31, 2026, and merchants must now migrate to Coinbase Business or third-party gateways for crypto payments.
Mastercard
The Mastercard Global Money Platform combines fiat and stablecoin accounts through one API after the 2026 BVNK acquisition, enabling branded multi-currency services and local payouts.
Stripe
Stripe Global Payouts enables US and UK businesses to send payments in local currencies or stablecoins to over 160 markets. Stablecoin cards extend Visa acceptance from crypto balances.
