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The payments, cross-border, B2B, and crypto verticals are tightly networked industries — executives, analysts, and founders all need open, timely and meaningful commentary


The Orchestration Layer: How OpenUSD Powers Seamless, Multi-Rail Stablecoin Flows at Scale
A harmonious blend of digital assets in a "symphony of stablecoins". 🔄 The Business Model That Makes Circle and Tether Nervous How it works today: Holders of USDC or USDT provide reserves that issuers like Circle and Tether invest in short-term Treasuries, generating billions in annual yield (e.g., ~$3-4B from $73B USDC at 4-5% rates). Issuers keep the lion's share; users and partners get little to nothing. How OUSD works: Zero fees to mint or redeem—at any volume, no caps.
Drew Sullivan
1 day ago3 min read
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B2B Payments Trends: Real-Time Rails, Stablecoins & the Working Capital Edge
The most dangerous phrase in B2B finance right now is: “our AP works fine.” Fine is the enemy of optimal. And in 2026, the gap between “fine” and “optimized” is widening fast — with measurable consequences for working capital, supplier relationships, and competitive positioning. Here’s your complete B2B payments deep dive for this week. 1. The Wake-Up Call: Comfort Is Hiding the Cost Fresh data from a PYMNTS Intelligence and The Clearing House survey of 271 senior finance and
Drew Sullivan
May 266 min read
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B2B Payments Insights and Trends for the Week of May 18, 2026
The B2B payments world is changing fast. By the end of 2026, the entire system will look very different from today. New technologies, standards, and payment methods are reshaping how companies pay and get paid. For CFOs, treasury leaders, and fintech operators, understanding these shifts is critical to staying competitive and managing cash flow effectively. This post breaks down the key trends and what they mean for your business. Working together to explore new trends in B2
Drew Sullivan
May 193 min read
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Why Cross-Border Payments Are Ripe for Disruption in MENA
As Seamless Middle East opens its doors in Dubai today, the spotlight is on the real infrastructure gaps and opportunities shaping trade across the MENA region and emerging markets. Traditional cross-border B2B payments remain painfully broken — slow, expensive, and opaque. But new rails are delivering measurable wins. Here’s the latest picture: 1. The Pain Is Real (and Expensive) A $5,000 B2B invoice sent via traditional SWIFT correspondent banking can easily land as $4,900
Drew Sullivan
May 113 min read
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