Aaron McPherson
@aaronmcpherson
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Principal, AFM Consulting | Fintech | Payments Strategy | Cryptocurrency | AI | Researcher | Media Contributor
Newton, MA
Joined November 2008
PayPal World links 2B users by connecting wallets like UPI, Tenpay, and Mercado Pago. It simplifies cross-border payments and lets merchants accept global wallets without custom tech. A meaningful shift in how #DigitalPayments scale across local systems.
bloomberg.com
PayPal Holdings Inc. is launching a platform that will enable customers with domestic digital wallets to easily transact with businesses globally, as the payments giant seeks to capture a bigger...
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Revolut is spotlighting what many in the U.S. payments industry already know. We need faster, modern rails to stay globally competitive. Legacy infrastructure won’t meet digital demand. #Fintech #Payments #Stablecoins.
While the U.S. has historically had strong payments infrastructure, we are falling behind other countries when it comes to faster payments. Hear Sid Jajodia of @RevolutApp explain why we need to modernize payments to meet the digital needs of consumers and businesses today.
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Revolut’s reported $1B raise at a $65B valuation shows how serious the push toward full-stack global #fintech has become. Profitability is no longer optional for platforms aiming to reshape #banking and expand across borders. Signals are clear right now.
pymnts.com
Revolut is reportedly in talks to secure $1 billion from investors in a private round that would value the company at $65 billion. The U.K.-based FinTech
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Institutional adoption of #Stablecoins is gaining speed. Great to see @jerallaire on @CNBC highlighting rising demand and why stablecoins are becoming central to global money movement. The next phase of #Fintech and digital finance is already underway.
Major institutions are making it clear that stablecoins will be key to how money moves globally. @jerallaire joined @CNBC to highlight stablecoin demand and the future of fintech and crypto.
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Stablecoin legislation in Congress could redefine #Payments. I contributed to the FPC blog on how #Stablecoins are shaping faster, more transparent settlement. The FPC is studying this tech’s impact across financial services. Read more:
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If @Ripple holds RLUSD reserves at the Fed, this signals progress toward a #CBDC and gives Ripple a real edge over #stablecoins tied to bank deposits. As I shared in @DTPaymentNews , this move would make Ripple a competitor to banks. #Stablecoins
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The charter race is accelerating. Ripple now joins firms like Circle in seeking direct access to banking rails. Whether for stablecoins, custody, or tokenized payments, this is about building future infrastructure within the system, not around it.
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he #stablecoin market just hit an all-time high with 21 straight months of growth. This reflects real demand for programmable dollars and global liquidity. Infrastructure is winning. Regulation will follow.
MARKET: 📊The stablecoin market hit a new all-time high in June, growing 1.58%. That’s 21 straight months of growth, reinforcing stablecoins as one of crypto’s most consistent sectors.
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Europe is not theorizing. It is executing. BBVA just launched #Bitcoin and #Ethereum trading under full #MiCA compliance. Inside its retail app. While the US stalls on rules, Europe is scaling access through regulated banks. This is what crypto infrastructure looks like.
🇪🇸 JUST IN: BBVA has launched Bitcoin and Ethereum trading and custody for retail customers in Spain, fully integrated into its mobile app under EU MiCA compliance.
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Expanding access to advanced #Payments tools helps regional banks and credit unions compete and deliver more for their customers. FIS and @Visa are making innovation more accessible across the industry.
#FIS has expanded its partnership with @Visa, to offer financial institutions turnkey access to new payments capabilities to help drive growth and boost customer retention.
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Klarna’s shift from #BNPL to a full #DigitalBank signals a new era for fintech. Launching debit cards, savings, and mobile plans in the US shows how adaptability and trust are now essential for growth and investor confidence.
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Expanding #Stablecoins backed by digital dollars could reinforce US financial influence worldwide. The link between digital currency and #Sovereignty is shaping new demand for Treasuries and redefining global market dynamics.
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Circle’s push for a national trust bank charter sets a new bar for #Stablecoins. Direct federal oversight of #USDC reserves signals a shift to transparency and long-term trust in digital finance. Leadership means anticipating change, not waiting for it.
pymnts.com
Circle Internet Group has applied for a national trust charter, aiming to establish a national trust bank called First National Digital Currency Bank,
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Calling stablecoins “dangerous” without deeper analysis misses the point. Growth in digital assets deserves real scrutiny, not vague alarm. Let’s stay focused on facts and function. #Stablecoins #Fintech.
Quelle surprise. FT says stablecoins are "dangerous." . Here's a little note to writers and editors. If you have to say "clearly" this frequently, what you're trying to explain is either not all that clear or you're question begging.
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It was a pleasure to spend time talking about #stablecoins and #AI with Donna Blue of @bhmisoftware !.
The latest episode of "Pioneers in Payments" is LIVE. Join Donna Blum as she talks with Aaron McPherson of AFM Consulting Partners, a consultancy that advises senior executives and organizations with their fintech and payments strategy.
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Tokenized deposits offer a simpler, more compliant alternative to #stablecoins for domestic payments. By tracking actual bank deposits on blockchain, they reduce complexity around KYC and AML while fitting into existing banking flows. #TokenizedDeposits
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Circle’s rally after the Senate stablecoin bill shows how #Stablecoins are moving into mainstream finance. Regulatory clarity and new partnerships with payment giants put digital dollars on the map for global commerce. Big moment for #Crypto and #Payments.
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Smaller banks exploring #Stablecoins face tough choices. Without a clear domestic use case, collaboration through #Fintech partnerships offers a smarter way to innovate while managing risk and complexity for customers in a rapidly evolving market.
americanbanker.com
Fiserv and Metallicus are enabling downmarket development of digital assets. Payment experts say it's vital to have a plan, but one that doesn't give into a fear of missing out.
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