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Stablecoins Reduce Cross-Border Payment Costs, Local Infrastructure Remains Key

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Stablecoins are lowering cross-border settlement costs by cutting reliance on correspondent banking chains and pre-funded capital at both ends, yet local infrastructure remains the decisive barrier for payment providers. PhotonPay has raised $40 million in Series C funding to build local networks and liquidity in Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. The overview says local collection accounts, off-ramp liquidity, compliance licenses, and banking partnerships continue to determine competitiveness, even as stablecoins reduce intermediary layers and capital thresholds. The tension between cheaper settlement and persistent local bottlenecks defines the current competitive landscape.

Written with AI from the reporting · updated 11/5/2026

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Stablecoins Reshape Cross-Border Payment Cost Structure, but Local Infrastructure Remains the Key Challenge
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    稳定币重塑跨境支付成本结构，但本地基础设施仍是关键难题

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    Stablecoins Reshape Cross-Border Payment Cost Structure, but Local Infrastructure Remains the Key Challenge

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    Stablecoins reduce reliance on correspondent banking chains and pre-funded local capital, lowering settlement costs and capital thresholds for cross-border payments. However, local on-ramps, off-ramp liquidity, compliance licenses, and banking relationships remain critical barriers. PhotonPay disclosed a $40 million Series C round led by Blockchain Capital with SBI joining, to focus on Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Africa.

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