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Centiglobe’s CEO, Petter Sandgren, is featured in Dagens Industri together with Klas Eklund from Dahlgren Capital, discussing the evolving landscape of cross-border payments and the role of digital currencies. The Shift Towards Digital Currencies Digital currencies are not just a trend; they represent a fundamental shift in how we think about money. Traditional banking systems are being challenged by innovative technologies. These changes are reshaping the way we conduct tran

We’re proud to share that Centiglobe is featured in the latest issue of FinanceX Magazine, highlighting how blockchain-based payments are reshaping global finance – and what that means for emerging markets. In the article “How Emerging Markets Can Use Blockchain Payments Without Losing Financial Stability,” Sofi Håkanson explores how emerging economies can adopt modern payment infrastructure without compromising control, stability, or trust in their financial systems. She out

PAY360 in London confirmed a clear shift in cross-border payments: the conversation is moving from experimentation to execution. Across meetings at booth G31 and on the floor, one topic stood out – tokenization. But not in the way it has over the past few years. A shift beyond stablecoins There is growing interest in network-based tokenized deposits as a scalable, regulated alternative for cross-border payments. The focus is on solutions that: Work within existing regulatory

Bamboo enables cross-border B2B and B2C pay-ins and payouts across LATAM, combining local payment rails, FX, and settlement via Centiglobe Connect.

A quick explainer on how stablecoins, single-bank tokenized deposits, and network-based tokenized deposits differ, and why that matters for cross-border payments. Not all token-based settlement models solve the same problem. For banks and payment providers, the most useful comparison today is stablecoins versus single-bank tokenized deposits versus network-based tokenized deposits. They are built differently, operate under different structures, and matter in different ways fo

Through our network of local Member banks and payment providers, we provide full coverage of access across Latin and Central America – connecting global markets with local payment ecosystems throughout the region. This edition highlights two of the region's key cross-border markets: Brazil and Colombia where we enable connections to all local payment systems. Brazil The local members provide direct connections to the local payment systems including Brazil’s instant payment in

TheroPay joined the Centiglobe network to expand its cross-border capabilities and unlock additional payment flows, combining compliant USD banking infrastructure with efficient global money movement. Supporting Cross-Border B2B and B2C Payouts in the US and Canada TheroPay is a licensed MSB in the United States and Canada, supporting cross-border B2B and B2C payouts across the US and Canada via Centiglobe Connect . Local payout capabilities in the US are available through k

Centiglobe will participate in Pay360 by The Payments Association on March 25–26, 2026, at ExCeL London. The event brings together banks, fintechs, payment providers, and technology leaders to discuss the evolving landscape of payments, financial infrastructure, and cross-border transaction models. Meet the Centiglobe Team at Booth G31 Members of the Centiglobe team will be present throughout the event to discuss developments in cross-border payments and how network-based to

Writer Sofi Håkanson Chief Growth Officer Blockchain-based payments are moving rapidly into the financial mainstream, largely driven by recent regulatory developments such as MiCA in Europe and the GENIUS Act in the United States. For many countries, the technology promises faster cross-border payments, lower costs, and more efficient global trade. But for emerging market economies, this innovation also creates a difficult policy dilemma. Most blockchain-based payment models

Centiglobe will participate in Stockholm Fintech Week on March 18-19, 2026, joining banks, fintechs, and payment providers to address the future of cross-border payments and token-based settlement models. Centiglobe provides a member-based payment network powered by bank-agnostic tokenized deposits, purpose-built to streamline cross-border transactions and reduce dependency on traditional intermediary chains. The network connects regulated financial institutions through a sha

The debate around stablecoins versus tokenized deposits, and private versus public blockchain networks, continues to play out across media, panels, and industry forums worldwide. Both stablecoins and tokenized deposits offer different ways to move value across borders using tokenization and blockchain technology, each with clear strengths and trade-offs.

Each year brings new energy into cross-border payments, but 2026 stands out as a year where infrastructure choices start to outweigh experimentation . Across banks, PSPs, corporates, and regulators, the direction is converging: faster settlement, greater transparency, and improved capital efficiency – without stepping outside trusted financial frameworks. Here are the shifts we believe will define the year ahead: 1. Tokenized deposits move from pilots to production Tokenized