MoneyGram Launches Stablecoin-Backed Visa Card in Colombia
MoneyGram has launched a virtual, stablecoin-backed Visa card in Colombia, linking an in-app dollar balance with merchant spending and cash pickup.
Tag: remittances
Western Union Launches USDPT Stablecard in 37 Markets
Western Union and Rain launched Stablecard, combining a USDPT wallet with a Visa secured credit card across 37 markets.
Bank of Italy Study Finds Fiat Rails Drive Stablecoin Remittance Costs
A Bank of Italy research paper finds that stablecoin remittance costs and speed depend more on exchanges, conversion and domestic payment rails than on blockchain fees.
BPI Plans Stablecoin Rail for Inbound Cross-Border Payments
BPI is preparing a stablecoin settlement pilot with Meridian for overseas payroll and other inbound payments to Philippine bank accounts.
MoneyGram Becomes Solana Validator as Stablecoin Strategy Expands
MoneyGram has begun operating as a Solana validator and joined the network’s developer platform, moving the remittance company deeper into blockchain infrastructure.