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Regulation, infrastructure, and the realities of building on stablecoin rails.

Global Payments Position Featured

Why the Africa-Europe Trade Corridor Still Runs on a Broken Payment System

The Africa-Europe payment corridor is among the most expensive and slowest in the world. The problem is structural — and it is not getting better on its own.

28 May 2026 · 5 min read Read article
Company Announcement Featured

Stable Mint Is Live: Regulated Stablecoin Payments Infrastructure for European Businesses

Stable Mint is now live — issuing MiCA Title III compliant electronic money tokens and providing regulated stablecoin payment infrastructure for European businesses.

19 March 2026 · 4 min read Read article
Stablecoin Infrastructure Explainer

What Is an Electronic Money Token (EMT)? How Regulated Stablecoins Differ from Crypto Assets

An electronic money token is a specific type of crypto-asset defined under MiCA — distinct from ARTs, utility tokens, and unregulated stablecoins. This explainer sets out what EMTs are, how they work, and what makes them different.

14 May 2026 · 6 min read
Regulation & Compliance Explainer

EMI Licence vs VASP Licence: What's the Difference and Why It Matters for Payments

An EMI licence and a VASP registration are not equivalent. This explainer sets out what each authorises, what obligations each carries, and why the distinction matters for businesses building on stablecoin infrastructure.

30 Apr 2026 · 7 min read
Stablecoin Infrastructure Explainer

How Stablecoin Settlement Works: From Payment to Payout in Under 10 Seconds

Stablecoin settlement replaces multi-day correspondent banking chains with on-chain finality. This explainer covers how the mechanics work, what makes it fast, and what regulated infrastructure requires.

16 Apr 2026 · 6 min read
Regulation & Compliance Explainer

What Is MiCA Title III? A Plain-Language Guide to Electronic Money Token Regulation

MiCA Title III establishes the EU regulatory framework for electronic money tokens — stablecoins pegged to a single fiat currency. This guide explains what it requires, who it applies to, and why it matters for businesses using stablecoin infrastructure.

9 Apr 2026 · 7 min read