FXC Intelligence

A number of cross-border payments companies mentioned impacts to travel-related spending in Q2 2026, though not all of this was negative, as our analysis below explores in more detail. Several companies cited changing consumer travel habits in their earnings, with some linking this to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

Asia-Pacific is becoming a region of increasing significance to some of the largest cross-border payments companies. Here, we look into the companies placing the most focus and investment there, as well as exploring the trends in the region itself. Throughout 2026, Asia-Pacific (APAC) has increasingly become a larger focus region for several of the biggest cross-border payments companies based in the Americas and Europe.

Growing numbers of social media platforms are making moves into the P2P payments space, including X and, reportedly, TikTok. Should money transfers companies see them as potential competitors? Over the past few decades, social media platforms have grown to become some of the most important consumer-facing companies on the planet, with daily interactions from up to billions of users globally.

We explore why remittance providers are launching stablecoin-linked cards and where this fits into a wider strategy to capture remittance customers.

dLocal has reported its earnings for Q2 2026, in which it saw several metrics grow to record levels. We caught up with CEO Pedro Arnt to learn more about the key drivers behind the quarter’s success, serving new verticals, how the company is utilising stablecoins and dLocal’s future plans.

Adyen's share price rose after its H1 2026 earnings report, which saw the Dutch payment processor's net revenue rise by 19% YoY to €1.3bn ($1.5bn).

Global corporate payments company Corpay reported strong growth across the company in Q2 2026, including a record $1.3bn in revenue. We caught up with Corpay’s Cross-Border Solutions Group President Mark Frey about the company’s most recent financial results, its digital asset and blockchain efforts and how the company is targeting a global revenue opportunity.

Remitly outperformed expectations in Q2 2026 and saw active customers surpass 10 million for the first time. We spoke to CEO Sebastian Gunningham about the money transmitter’s Q2 growth and plans around stablecoins and AI as it broadens its offering beyond remittances.

Payoneer has reported its first earnings results since Nuvei announced its intention to acquire the company in a deal worth $2.75bn.

Circle’s Q2 2026 earnings were relatively muted in terms of numbers, but showed a change in narrative from the stablecoin major as it centres its leadership via USDC and beyond. Circle’s Q2 2026 earnings have seen the company pair solid but unremarkable growth with a marked shift in tone to characterise it as a competitive leader, suggesting it is becoming increasingly aware of challenges from competitors such as Tether.