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CPMI report sets out four central bank roles in payments
A BIS CPMI report sets out four roles for central banks in payment systems that now include stablecoins, tokenised deposits and non-bank providers.
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This week’s issue
The OCC writes the stablecoin rulebook, GCash lists in Manila, and Western Union moves remittances on-chain
Read the issue: The OCC writes the stablecoin rulebook, GCash lists in Manila, and Western Union moves remittances on-chainThe OCC finalises its GENIUS Act rule for stablecoin issuers, Western Union picks Noah to pay out remittances in its USDPT stablecoin, GCash parent Mynt lists after a record ₱60.9bn IPO, and Same Day ACH volume rises 36.7%.
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Adyen cuts 2026 EBITDA margin target to 50% as Q3 net revenue rises 23%
Adyen’s third-quarter net revenue rose 23% to €738.1 million, but it lowered its 2026 EBITDA margin target to 50% to pay for more hiring.
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Mastercard third-quarter net revenue rises 14% to $9.8 billion
Mastercard’s third-quarter net revenue rose 14% to $9.8 billion, with cross-border volume up 11% and value-added services revenue up 19%.
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Tencent and Visa sign MoU on Weixin Pay travel payments and remittances
Tencent and Visa agreed to work on Weixin Pay payments for travellers to and from China, more Visa Direct remittances into Weixin Pay and AI agent…
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Singapore Payments Network names Derek Chan as its first CEO
Derek Chan will lead the Singapore Payments Network, the MAS and ABS body that takes over governance of Singapore’s national payment schemes in early 2027.
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Visa reports fiscal 2026 net revenue of $45.9 billion, up 15%
Visa’s net revenue rose 15% to $45.9 billion in fiscal 2026, and fourth-quarter cross-border volume excluding intra-Europe grew 14%.
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PayNet links Malaysian bank apps to Alipay+ QR merchants in five markets
Maybank, CIMB and Hong Leong Bank customers can now pay Alipay+ QR merchants in five Asian markets from their banking apps through a new PayNet link.
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