The new capability, supported by BVNK and Fireblocks, allows Worldpay clients in the U.S. and Europe to issue payouts in USDC alongside 135 fiat currencies.
Worldpay previously explored crypto integration, starting with USDC settlements for merchants in 2022.
Stablecoins
Worldpay plans to start offering disbursements in
USDC, a move expected to lead to a broader adoption of stablecoins as core
commercial payment rails.
The crypto platform’s new capability will allow
clients in the U.S. and Europe to pay out funds in USDC, the dollar-pegged
stablecoin issued by Circle. The expansion is powered by crypto infrastructure
provider BVNK and backend connectivity from Fireblocks.
Regulatory Gaps Remain Despite Uptake
Businesses using Worldpay, including gig economy
platforms and digital marketplaces, will now be able to issue stablecoin
payouts alongside 135 traditional currencies.
Stablecoins are pegged to fiat currencies and designed
to hold a stable value. They’ve gained momentum as businesses look for faster,
cheaper alternatives to traditional remittance networks.
The recent uptick in stablecoin infrastructure, including
Stripe’s $1.1 billion acquisition of Bridge, has intensified competition among
major payment firms, Bloomberg reported.
“We're bridging worlds here: Worldpay's vast merchant
network and fiat capabilities with BVNK's embedded wallets and stablecoin
infrastructure. Looking forward to working closely with the Worldpay team to
bring this to market in H2,” Jesse Hemson-Struthers, the CEO of BVNK, commented.
Jesse Hemson-Struthers, Source: LinkedIn
This isn’t Worldpay’s first step into crypto payments.
In 2022, it began offering USDC settlements to merchants in selected regions.
Still, the company acknowledges that regulation and data compliance remain
critical challenges to broader adoption.
Stablecoin Infrastructure Gains Traction
For now, Worldpay's addition of USDC positions it as
part of a growing shift toward integrating blockchain-based assets into the
fabric of financial services.
The firm reportedly processed nearly $2.5 trillion in
transactions last year, and its pending acquisition by Global Payments, expected
to close in 2026, could accelerate further integration of digital assets.
As stablecoins continue to evolve from niche
instruments to operational tools for global businesses, traditional processors
like Worldpay may play a decisive role in shaping the next phase of digital
payments.
Worldpay plans to start offering disbursements in
USDC, a move expected to lead to a broader adoption of stablecoins as core
commercial payment rails.
The crypto platform’s new capability will allow
clients in the U.S. and Europe to pay out funds in USDC, the dollar-pegged
stablecoin issued by Circle. The expansion is powered by crypto infrastructure
provider BVNK and backend connectivity from Fireblocks.
Regulatory Gaps Remain Despite Uptake
Businesses using Worldpay, including gig economy
platforms and digital marketplaces, will now be able to issue stablecoin
payouts alongside 135 traditional currencies.
Stablecoins are pegged to fiat currencies and designed
to hold a stable value. They’ve gained momentum as businesses look for faster,
cheaper alternatives to traditional remittance networks.
The recent uptick in stablecoin infrastructure, including
Stripe’s $1.1 billion acquisition of Bridge, has intensified competition among
major payment firms, Bloomberg reported.
“We're bridging worlds here: Worldpay's vast merchant
network and fiat capabilities with BVNK's embedded wallets and stablecoin
infrastructure. Looking forward to working closely with the Worldpay team to
bring this to market in H2,” Jesse Hemson-Struthers, the CEO of BVNK, commented.
Jesse Hemson-Struthers, Source: LinkedIn
This isn’t Worldpay’s first step into crypto payments.
In 2022, it began offering USDC settlements to merchants in selected regions.
Still, the company acknowledges that regulation and data compliance remain
critical challenges to broader adoption.
Stablecoin Infrastructure Gains Traction
For now, Worldpay's addition of USDC positions it as
part of a growing shift toward integrating blockchain-based assets into the
fabric of financial services.
The firm reportedly processed nearly $2.5 trillion in
transactions last year, and its pending acquisition by Global Payments, expected
to close in 2026, could accelerate further integration of digital assets.
As stablecoins continue to evolve from niche
instruments to operational tools for global businesses, traditional processors
like Worldpay may play a decisive role in shaping the next phase of digital
payments.
Coinbase Enters Prediction Markets as the Amazonification of Financial Platforms Gathers Pace
Executive Interview | Charlotte Bullock | Chief Product Officer, Bank of London | FMLS:25
Executive Interview | Charlotte Bullock | Chief Product Officer, Bank of London | FMLS:25
In this interview, we sat down with Charlotte Bullock, Head of Product at The Bank of London, previously at SAP and now shaping product at one of the sector’s most ambitious new banking players.
Charlotte reflects on the Summit so far and talks about the culture inside fintech banks today. We look at the pressures that come with scaling, and how firms can hold onto the nimble approach that made them stand out early on.
We also cover the state of payments ahead of her appearance on the payments roundtable: the blockages financial firms face, the areas that still need fixing, and what a realistic solution looks like in 2026.
In this interview, we sat down with Charlotte Bullock, Head of Product at The Bank of London, previously at SAP and now shaping product at one of the sector’s most ambitious new banking players.
Charlotte reflects on the Summit so far and talks about the culture inside fintech banks today. We look at the pressures that come with scaling, and how firms can hold onto the nimble approach that made them stand out early on.
We also cover the state of payments ahead of her appearance on the payments roundtable: the blockages financial firms face, the areas that still need fixing, and what a realistic solution looks like in 2026.
In this conversation, we sit down with Drew Niv, CSO at ATFX Connect and one of the most influential figures in modern FX.
We speak about market structure, the institutional view on liquidity, and the sharp rise of prop trading, a sector Drew has been commenting on in recent months. Drew explains why he once dismissed prop trading, why his view changed, and what he now thinks the model means for brokers, clients and risk managers.
We explore subscription-fee dependency, the high reneging rate, and the long-term challenge: how brokers can build a more stable and honest version of the model. Drew also talks about the traffic advantage standalone prop firms have built and why brokers may still win in the long run if they take the right approach.
In this conversation, we sit down with Drew Niv, CSO at ATFX Connect and one of the most influential figures in modern FX.
We speak about market structure, the institutional view on liquidity, and the sharp rise of prop trading, a sector Drew has been commenting on in recent months. Drew explains why he once dismissed prop trading, why his view changed, and what he now thinks the model means for brokers, clients and risk managers.
We explore subscription-fee dependency, the high reneging rate, and the long-term challenge: how brokers can build a more stable and honest version of the model. Drew also talks about the traffic advantage standalone prop firms have built and why brokers may still win in the long run if they take the right approach.
Executive Interview | Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller| CEO & Founder Muinmos | FMLS:25
Executive Interview | Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller| CEO & Founder Muinmos | FMLS:25
In this interview, Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller, founder of Muinmos, breaks down the state of AI in regtech and what responsible adoption really looks like for brokers. We talk about rising fragmentation, the pressures around compliance accuracy, and why most firms are still in the early stages of AI maturity.
Ramanda also shares insights on regulator sandboxes, shifting expectations around accountability, and the current reality of MiCA licensing and passporting in Europe.
A concise look at where compliance, onboarding, and AI-driven processes are heading next.
In this interview, Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller, founder of Muinmos, breaks down the state of AI in regtech and what responsible adoption really looks like for brokers. We talk about rising fragmentation, the pressures around compliance accuracy, and why most firms are still in the early stages of AI maturity.
Ramanda also shares insights on regulator sandboxes, shifting expectations around accountability, and the current reality of MiCA licensing and passporting in Europe.
A concise look at where compliance, onboarding, and AI-driven processes are heading next.
In this conversation, we speak with Aydin Bonabi, CEO and co-founder of Surveill, a firm focused on fraud detection and AI-driven compliance tools for financial institutions.
We start with Aydin’s view of the Summit and the challenges brokers face as fraud tactics grow more complex. He explains how firms can stay ahead through real-time signals, data patterns, and early-stage detection.
We also talk about AI training and why compliance teams often struggle to keep models accurate, fair, and aligned with regulatory expectations. Aydin breaks down what “good” AI training looks like inside a financial environment, including the importance of clean data, domain expertise, and human oversight.
He closes with a clear message: fraud is scaling, and so must the tools that stop it.
In this conversation, we speak with Aydin Bonabi, CEO and co-founder of Surveill, a firm focused on fraud detection and AI-driven compliance tools for financial institutions.
We start with Aydin’s view of the Summit and the challenges brokers face as fraud tactics grow more complex. He explains how firms can stay ahead through real-time signals, data patterns, and early-stage detection.
We also talk about AI training and why compliance teams often struggle to keep models accurate, fair, and aligned with regulatory expectations. Aydin breaks down what “good” AI training looks like inside a financial environment, including the importance of clean data, domain expertise, and human oversight.
He closes with a clear message: fraud is scaling, and so must the tools that stop it.
Exness expands its presence in Africa: Inside our interview with Paul Margarites in Cape Town
Exness expands its presence in Africa: Inside our interview with Paul Margarites in Cape Town
Finance Magnates met with Paul Margarites, Exness regional commercial director for Sub-Saharan Africa, during a visit to the firm’s office opening in Cape Town. In this talk, led by Andrea Badiola Mateos, Co-CEO at Finance Magnates, Paul shares views on the South African trading space, local user behavior, mobile trends, regulation, team growth, and how Exness plans to grow in more markets across the region. @Exness
Read the article at: https://www.financemagnates.com/thought-leadership/exness-expands-its-presence-in-africa-inside-our-interview-with-paul-margarites/
#exness #financemagnates #exnesstrading #CFDtrading #tradeonline #africanews #capetown
Finance Magnates met with Paul Margarites, Exness regional commercial director for Sub-Saharan Africa, during a visit to the firm’s office opening in Cape Town. In this talk, led by Andrea Badiola Mateos, Co-CEO at Finance Magnates, Paul shares views on the South African trading space, local user behavior, mobile trends, regulation, team growth, and how Exness plans to grow in more markets across the region. @Exness
Read the article at: https://www.financemagnates.com/thought-leadership/exness-expands-its-presence-in-africa-inside-our-interview-with-paul-margarites/
#exness #financemagnates #exnesstrading #CFDtrading #tradeonline #africanews #capetown
