Welcome to Innovating Payments Top 3 News Headlines for the Week of October 27.
Late last week, Early Warning Services announced that Zelle® will be going global by leveraging stablecoin services. The initiative is designed to expand on the success of Zelle in U.S. payments while addressing one of the most persistent challenges in global money movement: sending money safely and conveniently across borders.
Meanwhile, Nacha, recently announced that its voting members approved changes aimed at increasing the awareness and efficiency of International ACH Transactions, or IATs. The new rules take effect in stages beginning September 18, 2026, and ending March 17, 2028.
Then, on October 21, the Federal Reserve hosted a conference on payments innovation, bringing together leading industry experts to share perspectives on the evolving landscape of money and payments.
Read on to learn more.
1. Zelle® Goes International: Early Warning Expands $1T Payments Network with Stablecoin Initiative (PR Newswire)
Early Warning Services, the network operator of Zelle®, today announced a new initiative to enable Zelle to deliver faster and more reliable cross-border money movement. The effort marks an important step in expanding the reach of Zelle globally by leveraging stablecoins. (Read more.)
2. Nacha Members Approve Rules to Enhance International ACH Transactions (Nacha)
Nacha voting members approved five Nacha Operating Rules changes aimed at increasing the awareness and efficiency of International ACH Transactions, or IATs.
"The U.S. ACH Network has supported the capability to send and receive cross-border ACH payments for decades," said Jane Larimer, Nacha President and CEO. "These Rules changes should make IATs easier and more efficient to use."
The new rules take effect in stages beginning September 18, 2026, and ending March 17, 2028. (Read more.)
3. Federal Reserve Holds Payments Innovation Conference (Federal Reserve Board)
On October 21, the Federal Reserve hosted a conference on payments innovation, bringing together leading industry experts to share perspectives on the evolving landscape of money and payments. The Federal Reserve welcomed the opportunity to consider a broad range of perspectives on how to further innovate and improve the payment system. Governor Christopher J. Waller made opening remarks. (Read more and access video recordings.)
How do you feel about the potential for international stablecoin payments via Zelle? What could that mean for your customers/members?
Check back soon for our next issue, which will highlight the industry's most pressing and essential developments. In the meantime, visit us online at Innovating Payments.
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AUTHOR: Joe Casali, AAP, NCP
Executive Vice President
As the EVP of Payments Innovation for NEACH, Joe focuses on exploring innovative solutions and technologies that will help position members for success, both now and in the future. Connect with Joe to read more of his blogs, articles, and posts.
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