The document discusses several trends in payments for 2016, including the continued growth of mobile payments and mobile wallets, with mobile payments projected to grow 23.2% annually through 2020. Regulators are focusing on innovation and competition by opening up payments systems. Payments processing is undergoing a transformation to build next-generation infrastructure using APIs, payment hubs, and payment infrastructure modernization. Immediate payment systems are continuing to accelerate globally to meet demand for ubiquity and competitiveness. Blockchain technology is gaining interest for applications in payments optimization and cryptocurrencies. Hidden payments volumes, including mobile money and digital wallets, are growing and expected to reach $24.5-40.9 billion in 2014.