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Why I No Longer Change Money at Gold Shops in Vietnam: What the 2026 Rules Mean for You

September 27, 2026

Last Updated: September 26, 2026 by Simon K., Borderless Founder & IP Professional Last week, my phone rang with an unfamiliar number. It was the delivery rider bringing a small

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Thailand Said No, Vietnam Said Yes: How a Bank Account Decided Where I Work Remotely

September 23, 2026

Last Updated: September 23, 2026 by Simon K., Borderless Founder & IP Professional Last year, I did what many remote workers in Asia were talking about: I applied online for

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India’s UPI Goes Global: What the Expansion Means for Borderless Founders (And My Remitly vs. WireBarley Playbook)

August 25, 2026

Last Updated: August 29, 2026 by Simon K., Borderless Founder & IP Professional In plain English: UPI is India’s wildly popular instant-payment system — over 350 million people use it

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Wise vs. Mercury vs. Revolut: The Solo Founder’s Guide to Global Banking and Remittance

August 15, 2026

Last Updated: August 18, 2026 by Simon K., Borderless Founder & IP Professional In plain English: Wise Business, Mercury, and Revolut Business all promise the exact same thing on their

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Paying Overseas Contractors With Stablecoins: What It Actually Saves Over SWIFT and Payroll Platforms

August 12, 2026

Last Updated: August 13, 2026 by Simon K., Borderless Founder & IP Professional Bottom line: Paying an overseas contractor by traditional wire often means a $35 fee, a bad exchange

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The Great De-Banking: Why Global Founders Are Losing Their Home-Country Bank Accounts (How to Bank-Proof Your Setup)

August 10, 2026

Last Updated: August 10, 2026 by Simon K., Borderless Founder & IP Professional In plain English: “De-banking” is when your own bank closes your account — not because you did

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