Adoption of new payment rails is slow
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A report dated October 21, 2026, stated that financial institutions and businesses are gradually adopting instant payments and stablecoins, but the adoption of new payment rails remains slow. The burden created by legacy technology and layered systems, along with insufficient adoption of ISO 20022, continues to slow the migration process. Businesses combine stablecoins, fiat currency, and instant payments based on the locations of payers and recipients, the capabilities of payment rails, and recipients’ preferences. ACH and paper checks will not disappear immediately. Some multinational corporations can already use USDC to transfer funds to overseas entities overnight while using instant payments for local suppliers.
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- Payments DiveNew payment rails are gaining adoption, but progress is slow
Financial institutions and businesses are gradually adopting instant payments and stablecoins, but legacy technology, the burden of layered systems, and insufficient adoption of ISO 20022 are still slowing the adoption of new payment rails. Businesses will combine stablecoins, fiat currency, and instant payments based on the locations of payers and payees, rail capabilities, and recipient preferences. ACH and paper checks will not disappear immediately. Some multinational companies can transfer USDC to overseas entities overnight while using instant payments for local suppliers.
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