Cross-border Payments
Payments using digital assets to facilitate fast, low-cost international transactions.
What is Cross-border Payments?
Cross-border payments involve using digital assets, particularly stablecoins like USDT and USDC, to transfer value across international borders, bypassing traditional banking systems. Stablecoins enable faster and cheaper transactions compared to legacy systems, which often incur high fees and delays. Widely used for remittances and trade finance, cross-border payments with stablecoins are especially valuable in regions with limited banking infrastructure, offering businesses and individuals a transparent and efficient solution for global commerce.
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