Original sourcecrypto.newsAdditional: CryptoCardHQ
Summary
Airtm is partnering with BVNK, the stablecoin infrastructure firm acquired by Mastercard, on a Stellar integration that lets users in emerging markets pay directly from their wallets. The new Airtm Connect service links Airtm's wallet network to BVNK's payment infrastructure, letting users pay at p…
Key points
- Remittance senders and recipients in emerging markets can watch whether direct wallet payments lower cross-border costs.
- Card network infrastructure plugging directly into wallet networks is a concrete path for stablecoins into retail payments.
- Cross-border workers and small merchants may get cheaper payment and collection options after Q4.
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