Many cross-border payments still move slowly due to fragmented networks, long settlement windows, and multiple intermediaries. As financial systems evolve toward real-time networks, infrastructure that bridges digital assets and fiat becomes increasingly critical. Networks designed for high-speed, reliable cross-border flows are reshaping how value moves across the global economy And initiatives like Velo are part of this broader shift. The future of global payments isn’t about patching old rails. It’s about building networks that actually keep up with today’s pace of commerce.