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Practical writing for founders who get paid across borders: stablecoin rails, virtual accounts, and the operational details that decide whether you keep the money.
We're updating our Terms of Service: custodial wallets, stronger security, and continued compliance
We're updating our Terms of Service on 1 July 2026: custodial wallets through our MiCA-compliant partner Bridge, plus Travel Rule data handling and Strong Customer Authentication.
Alex M.3 min readThe BIS says stablecoins are an asset, not money. On the substance, it's right.
The BIS Annual Economic Report 2026 says stablecoins fail three tests of money: singleness, elasticity, integrity. What it means for businesses, and why the critique argues for a compliant ramp.
Alex M.7 min readCan You Use PayPal in Nigeria? How to Sign Up, Receive, and Withdraw
Can you use PayPal in Nigeria? Yes: you can sign up and send, and since the 2026 Paga partnership, finally receive and withdraw to naira. Here's how, what it costs, and a cheaper way to get paid.
Vasily L.7 min readWhat Is Cash App, How It Works, and Whether It Works Abroad
Cash App explained: what it is, who owns it, how it works, and the catch nobody mentions. It's US-only since leaving the UK in 2024, so here's what to use abroad instead.
Vasily L.8 min readA government is issuing a stablecoin of its own currency. That's good news for your business.
Tether and the Government of Georgia announced GEL₮, a stablecoin of the lari. Why a government and its central bank building on stablecoin rails is good news for cross-border business.
Alex M.10 min readHow to open a UK bank account for non-residents (without flying to London)
How non-resident businesses get GBP account details with a UK sort code and account number, and receive pounds from abroad on Faster Payments without a UK address or branch visit.
Alex M.9 min readStripe, Visa, and Mastercard are building on stablecoins. That's good news for your business.
Stripe, Visa, and Mastercard are reportedly building a shared stablecoin platform. What it means, why card networks building on stablecoins matters, and what it changes for cross-border business.
Alex M.8 min readHow to receive payments from US clients when local banking doesn't cooperate
A practical guide for dev shops in emerging markets on getting paid by US-based clients without losing days to FX, wire fees, and rejected wires.
Alex M.3 min read37 banks are building a euro stablecoin. That's good news for your business.
A euro stablecoin backed by 37 banks (Qivalis) is coming. What a euro stablecoin is, why regulated banks building one matters, and what it means for cross-border business.
Alex M.7 min readHow can I open a bank account in Mexico, and do you actually need one?
Opening a bank account in Mexico as a foreign business means a local entity, an RFC, and a branch visit. Here's what it actually takes, and how to get pesos in and dollars held without it.
Alex M.9 min read