Remittances

Two divergent experiments — Pakistan’s USD1 stablecoin partnership and Argentina’s grassroots bitcoin-credit movement — reveal how emerging markets test payments solutions under high inflation. These cases highlight trade-offs between regulatory control, on-ramps, and practical remittance needs for product teams and policymakers.

Privacy-first zero-knowledge payments are moving from niche to necessity in emerging markets — driven by lower L2 fees, mobile-first UX, and regulatory-friendly selective disclosure. This piece compares Celo’s payments-first approach to typical Ethereum zk-rollups and gives product recommendations for builders and growth teams.

PayPal’s PYUSD vaulted from roughly $1.2B to $3.8B market cap in months, reshaping stablecoin liquidity and competitive dynamics. This analysis unpacks the drivers, contrasts PYUSD with contracting niche coins like Ethena’s USDe, and outlines risks and market outcomes for product managers and analysts.

Tether has launched USAT, a new stablecoin designed to facilitate smoother remittances and online payments. Learn about its features, benefits, and practical applications.

Stablecoins are revolutionizing the way we approach cross-border transactions and remittances, providing a fast, cost-effective, and secure alternative. With platforms like Bitlet.app, users can easily manage their stablecoin transactions and take advantage of their benefits.