Hyundai cuts cross-border payment times to minutes on Avalanche

Stablecoins on the network were used to speed settlement, reducing transfers that previously took days to complete.

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Summary

Hyundai has reduced cross-border payment times from days to minutes by using Avalanche and stablecoins on the network for settlement. The development points to a practical enterprise use of blockchain-based payments, where stablecoins can move value more quickly than traditional cross-border banking rails and shorten settlement times between parties.

Terms & Concepts
  • Avalanche: A blockchain network for decentralized apps and payments.
  • stablecoins: Cryptocurrencies designed to maintain a stable value.
  • settlement: The final transfer of funds between parties.