Anchorage Digital is offering U.S.-compliant stablecoin rails to international banks to speed cross-border transfers and reduce reliance on correspondent banking. The move bundles custody, tokenized USD settlement and compliant onboarding for institutional clients.
GTreasury and Ripple announced a real-time cross-border treasury platform on Jan 27, 2026, combining legacy treasury expertise with blockchain infrastructure to speed settlement and improve cash visibility. The move targets corporate finance teams seeking faster liquidity and lower FX friction.
Pakistan has signed an agreement with a firm tied to World Liberty Financial to explore using its dollar-pegged stablecoin (WLFI) for cross-border payments, a source said. The move aims to test faster, cheaper remittances and FX settlement.
Russian authorities are preparing legislation to allow non-qualified retail investors limited access to crypto trading and certain cross-border uses, signaling a shift in policy toward wider participation.
China’s central bank has announced plans to enhance the functionality and expand adoption of the digital yuan in 2026, following a pilot cross-border transaction with Laos. Officials framed the update as a move toward wider international use of the currency and improved payment features.
China has executed the first consumer retail payment across borders using the digital yuan in Laos, a milestone in the e‑CNY’s international rollout. The move aims to make everyday transactions for travelers and merchants faster and more convenient.
Forty‑eight jurisdictions have agreed to new cross‑border crypto data‑sharing and reporting standards, increasing tax transparency and oversight. The move is designed to fold digital assets more tightly into mainstream finance while curbing tax evasion.
Taiwan plans to integrate stablecoins into its financial system and limit initial issuance to licensed banks to lower cross-border settlement costs and boost regulatory oversight. Authorities see bank-issued stablecoins as a way to streamline trade payments while containing risk.
Mastercard is expanding its stablecoin-based settlement capability to the UAE through a partnership with Abu Dhabi–based ADI Foundation, covering both domestic and cross-border payments. The move could accelerate settlement times and support the UAE's broader digital finance ambitions.
The South African Reserve Bank says there is no urgent case for a retail central bank digital currency and recommends prioritizing wholesale and cross-border CBDC work instead. The conclusion comes in a report released on Nov. 27, 2025.