New Delhi: Global payments revenue is projected to grow to $2.4 trillion by 2029, according to a new report on Monday. “Payments are no longer just about moving money; it is about shaping the very fabric of commerce and financial sovereignty. The report noted agentic AI is set to influence over $1 trillion in e-commerce spending. Stablecoins reached $26 trillion in volume, although real-world payments account for only 1 per cent of that total. Payments-focused fintechs have attracted over $135 billion in equity funding over the past 25 years and now make up 45 per cent of total fintech revenue.