PaymentsNova Decision Tool
Settlement & Treasury Decision Matrix
Settlement does not end when a provider sends funds. Architecture must consider currency or asset, timing, liquidity, conversion, reconciliation, custody and contingency.
Decision matrix
| Variable | Question | Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Currency or asset | Fiat, USDT, USDC or another supported asset? | FX risk, exposure and operating needs |
| Frequency | Intraday, daily, periodic or threshold-based? | Available liquidity and trapped capital |
| Funds route | From which entity/provider to which account or wallet? | Dependencies, jurisdictions and traceability |
| Conversion | Where does FX or fiat↔stablecoin conversion occur? | Total cost, spread, liquidity and reconciliation |
| Custody / wallets | Who controls accounts, wallets and permissions? | Security, access and continuity |
| Reconciliation | Which IDs and reports connect processing to settlement? | Ability to explain balances and differences |
| Contingency | What happens if the provider, bank, network or wallet fails? | Continuity and recovery time |
| Terms | Are fees, minimums, reserves, limits and timing confirmed? | Do not quote assumptions; reconfirm terms |
Fiat and stablecoins can coexist
The decision does not have to be binary. A stack can collect through cards, transfers or APMs and settle through a different route when provider, jurisdiction, compliance and supported assets allow it.
Design contingency before you need it
Define the alternate route if settlement is delayed, an account is limited, a network is congested or an operational dependency is unavailable.
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