NOWPayments Boosts USDT Processing Speed 5x on BSC and Ethereum to Improve Stablecoin Settlement Efficiency

[PRESS RELEASE – Amsterdam, Netherlands, April 28th, 2026] NOWPayments, a crypto payment gateway, has significantly improved processing speed for transactions in USDT across major blockchain networks, achieving a fivefold acceleration in payment and payout execution on both BNB Smart Chain (BSC) and Ethereum (ERC20). The update reflects the growing importance of settlement speed in stablecoin-based operations, where delays can directly affect business performance, customer experience, and operational predictability. Stablecoins such as USDT are increasingly used not only for value storage but also as a practical settlement instrument across industries that rely on frequent transactions and timely payouts. In these environments, faster execution enables businesses to streamline workflows, reduce waiting times, and maintain smoother financial operations. The performance improvement applies to both incoming payments and outgoing payouts on BNB Smart Chain (BSC) and Ethereum (ERC20), strengthening the reliability and responsiveness of the payment infrastructure used by businesses worldwide. These enhancements reflect a coordinated infrastructure optimization effort designed to improve settlement speed across multiple high-demand stablecoin networks. Operational Impact Observed by Partners The recent infrastructure optimization has already delivered measurable operational benefits for businesses relying on stablecoin payouts at scale. Chipstars’ operations team reported a reduction in unresolved transactions and support escalations following the performance improvements. Faster processing times have streamlined daily operations, reduced workload for operational teams, and contributed to more predictable settlement flows, resulting in a smoother experience for both staff and end users. Performance Benchmarks Across Major Stablecoin Networks NOWPayments continues to optimize payout performance across multiple blockchain networks widely used for stablecoin transactions. ...