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This Week’s Highlights
- Marqeta partners with Zero Hash to expand stablecoin-powered card issuing, bringing digital assets closer to everyday spending.
- BPI launches a stablecoin pilot for cross-border payments, targeting overseas transfers for Filipino virtual assistants and freelancers.
- According to Forbes, stablecoins are transforming banking infrastructure as financial institutions increasingly adopt blockchain-based payment rails.
Marqeta Partners with Zero Hash to Expand Stablecoin Card Issuing
Marqeta has announced a partnership with Zero Hash to bring stablecoin capabilities to its modern card issuing platform. The collaboration will allow businesses to integrate stablecoin funding and settlement into card programs, enabling faster and more flexible payment experiences for consumers and enterprises.
The partnership reflects the growing convergence between traditional payment networks and blockchain technology. Rather than replacing existing card infrastructure, stablecoins are increasingly being integrated into familiar financial products to improve settlement speed, reduce costs, and simplify cross-border transactions. As payment providers continue adopting blockchain infrastructure, stablecoin-powered cards could become a common feature across digital finance.
BPI Pilots Stablecoin for Cross-Border Payments to Filipino Freelancers
The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) has launched a pilot program exploring the use of stablecoins for cross-border payments to Filipino virtual assistants and freelancers. The initiative aims to reduce remittance costs while enabling faster settlement for workers who receive payments from clients around the world.
The pilot highlights the growing role of stablecoins in improving international payments, particularly in countries with large freelance and overseas workforces. Faster access to earnings and lower transaction fees could deliver meaningful benefits to independent professionals who rely on cross-border income. The project also demonstrates how traditional banks are increasingly exploring blockchain technology to modernize payment services without disrupting existing customer experiences.
Forbes: Banking Is Becoming a Stablecoin Business
According to Forbes, stablecoins are rapidly becoming part of the foundation of modern banking rather than existing alongside it. Financial institutions are increasingly integrating blockchain-based payment rails to improve settlement efficiency, reduce operational costs, and support programmable financial services that traditional infrastructure cannot easily provide.
The article argues that the competitive landscape is shifting from who offers digital banking to who operates the most efficient payment infrastructure. As banks, fintech firms, and payment providers invest in stablecoin capabilities, blockchain technology is becoming an increasingly important component of everyday financial services. The trend suggests that future banking may rely on stablecoin rails operating behind the scenes while customers continue using familiar financial products.
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This Weekly Summary is prepared by brava.finance.
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Citations:
https://fintech.global/2026/07/27/marqeta-taps-zerohash-to-expand-stablecoin-card-issuing/
