Shield Blog
Payments, compliance, and banking for cross-border trade businesses.
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LATAM Cross-Border Payments: Why Buyers Prefer USDT
LATAM cross-border payments are slow and costly in local currency. Why importers across Latin America now prefer paying their US suppliers in USDT.
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The 3 Eras of Banking for Global Trade
Banking for global trade moved from cards to APIs to stablecoins. What each era solved, and the settlement gap most banks still leave for exporters.
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Stablecoin Banking for Exporters: Shield Raises $5M
Shield raised $5M from Giant Ventures and a16z CSS to build stablecoin banking for exporters, with USDT-friendly accounts and same-day settlement.
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USDT Payments for Electronics Wholesalers: Elite Cellular
How Elite Cellular used USDT payments for electronics wholesalers to unlock Latin America sales and receive same-day USD wires, fully compliant.
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Stablecoin Payments for US Exporters
Stablecoin payments for exporters cut settlement from days to hours. How US exporters open new markets with USDT and still receive USD in their bank.
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USDT Invoicing for Exporters: How to Get It Right
USDT invoicing for exporters done properly: what belongs on the invoice, how to reference wallet and network, and how to keep records banks accept.
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How to Transfer Money From PayPal to a Crypto Wallet
How to transfer money from PayPal to a crypto wallet step by step, with fees, timing, and why businesses at volume use a settlement partner instead.
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Cryptocurrencies for Business Payments: The Top 20
A practical review of cryptocurrencies for business payments covering stability, fees, and settlement speed, and which ones trade businesses accept.
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The Real Risks of Crypto Payments for Businesses
The risks of crypto payments for trade businesses: volatility, counterparty exposure, and compliance failures, plus the controls that mitigate each.
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TRC-20 vs ERC-20: Which Is Better for Exporters?
TRC-20 vs ERC-20 compared for export transactions: fees, settlement speed, counterparty support, and which network exporters should ask buyers to use.