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The rise of cryptocurrency in global ecommerce

The rise of cryptocurrency in global ecommerce

As global ecommerce heads toward a projected USD 12 trillion in transaction volume by 2030, more merchants are considering cryptocurrency as a strategic payment option. Tue To (Head of Fintech, San Francisco) explores how crypto is evolving from experimental to essential—highlighting four adoption pathways, key regional dynamics, and the growing role of stablecoins in enabling cross-border efficiency and agentic payments.

Fintech
Product Innovation
by Tue To | Jul 01, 2025
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Cryptocurrencies
Governance matters: structuring payment ownership inside airlines

Governance matters: structuring payment ownership inside airlines

Throughout 2025, Edgar, Dunn & Company’s (EDC) Travel Payments practice will be publishing seven articles as part of the series “From Plumbing To Shopfront: How ‘Payments” is Changing for Airlines” to cover seven identified payment-related issues across four themes: payment acceptance, payment issuing, internal organisation, and technology & processes. In this fourth article, Charlotte Piron-Seth (Senior Consultant, Paris) explores a critical yet often overlooked enabler of payment performance: internal governance. While many airlines invest in payment innovation, few treat payments as a strategic function. Based on project experience, the article shows how fragmented ownership delays progress and misaligns priorities. It outlines four practical steps to strengthen governance - essential for moving from reactive execution to long-term success

Travel & Transport
Payment Optimisation
by Charlotte Piron-Seth | Jul 01, 2025
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airline payments
Growth
Conversation with Jacques-Olivier, CEO of Xpollens

Conversation with Jacques-Olivier, CEO of Xpollens

Gregoire Toussaint had a conversation with Jacques-Olivier, CEO of Xpollens. With a solid background in fintech and insurtech, Jacques-Olivier has successfully led high-growth companies such as Nickel, Wakam, and Pledg. His career spans finance, business development, and executive management, giving him a sharp command of both operational structuring and strategic acceleration. Today, he’s putting that expertise to work with a clear goal: establishing Xpollens as a leading force in payments across Europe.

Fintech
Payment Optimisation
by Gregoire Toussaint | Jul 01, 2025
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Fintech
Insurtech
Leadership Interview
B2B Payments
Untapped issuing opportunities: how airlines can capture value through 4 key best practices

Untapped issuing opportunities: how airlines can capture value through 4 key best practices

Throughout 2025, Edgar, Dunn & Company’s (EDC) Travel Payments practice will be publishing seven articles as part of the series “From Plumbing To Shopfront: How ‘Payments” is Changing for Airlines” to cover seven identified payment-related issues across four themes: payment acceptance, payment issuing, internal organisation, and technology & processes. Charlotte Piron-Seth (Senior Consultant, Paris) explores a frequently overlooked lever for airline growth: issuing payment products. In this third article of the “From Plumbing to Shopfront” series, she highlights how airlines can unlock new value pools by adopting the right issuing strategy. Drawing from client experience and market examples, the article identifies four best practices to turn issuing from a missed opportunity into a strategic asset

Travel & Transport
Implementation Support
by Charlotte Piron-Seth | Jun 01, 2025
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airline payments
Conversation with Immy Spence, VP, Commercial, UK at Airwallex

Conversation with Immy Spence, VP, Commercial, UK at Airwallex

Tue To (Head of Advanced Payments and Fintech, San Francisco) had a conversation with Immy Spence, VP, Commercial, UK at Airwallex. In this role, Immy leads the entire SME and growth sales function and is responsible for managing a team of 30+ across the region. With over a decade of B2B SaaS experience, Immy specialises in go-to-market and sales strategies. Prior to Airwallex, he held senior roles at Microsoft and Stripe. Most recently, he spent six years at Stripe building out their UK / IE team and enabling startup and enterprise businesses to go global.

Fintech
Partner Selection
by Tue To | Jun 01, 2025
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Cross-border payments
7 Strategic Priorities to Capture the Rise of SMEs in B2B Cross-Border Payments

7 Strategic Priorities to Capture the Rise of SMEs in B2B Cross-Border Payments

SMEs have increasingly participated in B2B cross-border transactions in recent years, though they continue to be burdened by high transaction costs, slow settlement times, and a lack of transparency. In this article, Alex Mueller (Business Analyst, San Francisco) explores the emergence of fintechs who have seized this opportunity with tailored solutions. The article also examines how traditional financial institutions have responded and outlines practical considerations for cross-border payment providers moving forward.

B2B & Commercial Payments
Strategy Consulting
by Alex Mueller | Jun 01, 2025
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B2B Payments
Blockchain
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