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Saudi Arabia Exits China’s mBridge Cross-Border Payments Program

September 20, 2026
Saudi Arabia mBridge
Cross-Border Payments Bundle Local Rails to Tackle Market Fragmentation
Cross-border Payments // September 17, 2026

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Fed Rate Hike Raises Costs of Funding Global Commerce
Global Payments // September 16, 2026

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday (Sept. 16) raised the target range for the federal funds rate by a quarter percentage point to 3.75% to 4%, saying inflation remains elevated. In its accompanying implementation decision, the Fed raised the interest rate paid on reserve balances to...

Thredd Powers iPayLinks Cross-Border Virtual Debit Program
Partnerships // September 15, 2026

Issuer processor firm Thredd has launched a partnership with cross-border payment/capital settlement platform iPayLinks. 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...

Trace Finance CEO: Stablecoin Scale Still Runs Through Banks
Cryptocurrency // September 08, 2026

Stablecoins may replace part of the machinery used to move money across borders, but they will not eliminate banks from international payments, according to Trace Finance Co-Founder and CEO Bernardo Brites. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Interviews & Exclusives
Cross-Border Payments Bundle Local Rails to Tackle Market Fragmentation

September 17, 2026
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Bank of America Says APAC Redefines Cross-Border Money Movement

August 31, 2026
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Stablecoins Turn Corporate Cash Into Working Inventory

August 03, 2026
Stablecoins change how liquidity is managed, not simply how payments move. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

36% of Small Businesses Turn to FinTechs for Cross-Border Payments

July 03, 2026
For small businesses buying goods overseas, choosing a payment provider is becoming less about habit and more about finding the right tool for the job. Get the Full Story Complete...

Quick Reads
Saudi Arabia Exits China’s mBridge Cross-Border Payments Program

September 20, 2026
Saudi Arabia has reportedly withdrawn from China’s mBridge digital currency/cross-border payments program. 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 […]

Thredd Powers iPayLinks Cross-Border Virtual Debit Program

September 15, 2026
Issuer processor firm Thredd has launched a partnership with cross-border payment/capital settlement platform iPayLinks. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

DBS and Citi Launch Instant Tokenized Cross-Border Payments

September 07, 2026
Citi and DBS made the first successful Singapore-to-U.S. dollar payment conducted on a weekend, according to a Sunday (Sept. 6) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

ECB Eyes Instant Payment Link to Brazil’s Pix

September 04, 2026
The European Central Bank (ECB) is exploring a potential interlinking between its TARGET Instant Payment Settlement (TIPS) platform and the Central Bank of Brazil’s Pix platform, Reuters reported Thursday (Sept. 3). Get the Full Story...