Panel discussion on redefining payments through stablecoins and blockchain rails. MoneyGram, AirTM, and Crossmint discuss cross-border remittances, settlement speed, and building accessible payment experiences on Stellar.
A panel featuring executives from MoneyGram, AirTM, and Crossmint discusses the future of payments and money movement. Key topics include cross-border inefficiencies, stablecoin adoption for financial inclusion, and settlement speed improvements. MoneyGram announced a new stablecoin-powered cross-border payment experience built on Stellar with Crossmint, launched in Colombia with 100,000 users and 20% week-over-week stablecoin growth. AirTM highlighted a Stanford study showing 96% of their transactions settle in under one hour, exceeding G20 2030 goals. Speakers emphasize user experience, predictability, security, and the importance of last-mile infrastructure for converting digital assets to fiat. The discussion covers developer infrastructure improvements, regulatory compliance, and real-world impact on remittance workers and freelancers.