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Mastercard News

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ECB paper warns stablecoins could drain bank deposits; Visa and Mastercard expand stablecoin settlement globally.
Dorian Batycka
Read more - ECB warns stablecoins threaten bank funding as Visa, Mastercard expand

ECB warns stablecoins threaten bank funding as Visa, Mastercard expand

New paper flags risk to bank funding just as payments giants ramp up tokenized settlement. The European Central Bank (ECB) has fired a shot across the bow of the stablecoin industry, warning that widespread use of private tokens could undermine…
MetaMask
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Read more - Spend straight from your wallet: MetaMask debit card goes live across the U.S.

Spend straight from your wallet: MetaMask debit card goes live across the U.S.

MetaMask and Mastercard have officially launched the MetaMask Card across the United States, marking a significant step in bringing cryptocurrency spending into everyday commerce. New MetaMask and Mastercard card lets users spend crypto The announcement follows successful pilot programs in…
Mastercard partners with Thunes for stablecoin payouts.
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Read more - Mastercard bridges fiat and crypto payouts in Thunes tie-up

Mastercard bridges fiat and crypto payouts in Thunes tie-up

Mastercard’s money-movement unit is teaming with Thunes to support near-instantaneous payouts to stablecoin wallets across 200+ markets. According to a press release dated Nov. 13, the collaboration between Mastercard Move and Thunes —announced at the Singapore Fintech Festival — provides…
Ripple partners with Mastercard.
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Read more - Ripple taps Mastercard to trial RLUSD in card settlement flows

Ripple taps Mastercard to trial RLUSD in card settlement flows

Ripple is initiating a pilot program with payments giant Mastercard to test the use of its RLUSD stablecoin for settling credit card transactions, specifically those from the WebBank-issued Gemini Credit Card. According to a press release dated Nov. 5, financial…
Mastercard eyeing $2b deal to acquire stablecoin infrastructure firm Zerohash.
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Read more - Mastercard eyeing $2b deal to acquire stablecoin infrastructure firm Zerohash

Mastercard eyeing $2b deal to acquire stablecoin infrastructure firm Zerohash

Mastercard is in advanced talks to acquire stablecoin infrastructure firm Zerohash in a deal that could be worth up to $2 billion. Unnamed sources familiar with the development told Fortune that Mastercard may be preparing one of its “biggest bets…
BVNK
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Read more - Coinbase and Mastercard vie to acquire stablecoin startup BVNK in $2B deal

Coinbase and Mastercard vie to acquire stablecoin startup BVNK in $2B deal

Coinbase and Mastercard are in advanced talks to acquire London-based stablecoin startup BVNK for up to $2.5 billion. Two financial heavyweights are in a race to acquire one of the fastest-growing players in the stablecoin infrastructure space. According to multiple…
ethena
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Read more - Ethena’s USDe stablecoin integrated into UR’s multi-currency neobank at launch

Ethena’s USDe stablecoin integrated into UR’s multi-currency neobank at launch

Ethena Labs has partnered with UR Global to integrate its USDe stablecoin into UR’s newly launched neobank from day one, allowing users to earn up to 5% APY on their USDe holdings. Ethena Labs (ENA) has announced a strategic partnership…
best crypto credit cards
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Read more - Best crypto cards for February 2026: Which one gives the most back?

Best crypto cards for February 2026: Which one gives the most back?

Remember when using crypto for everyday stuff felt impossible? Not anymore. Crypto cards are changing that — now you can spend your coins almost anywhere, just like a regular bank card. We’ve rounded up 6 of the best crypto cards…
Will the U.S. credit card industry, with its inflated swipe fees, survive stablecoins? - 1
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Read more - Will the U.S. credit card industry, with its inflated swipe fees, survive stablecoins?

Will the U.S. credit card industry, with its inflated swipe fees, survive stablecoins?

According to financial journalist Paul J. Davies, stablecoins pose a bigger threat to U.S. credit cards than to bank accounts or money market funds. What are the real dynamics between credit cards and stablecoins, and what are the possible outcomes…
Mastercard crypto head unveils next steps for crypto
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Read more - Mastercard crypto head unveils next steps for crypto

Mastercard crypto head unveils next steps for crypto

Mastercard Head of Crypto Europe Christian Rau talks about how the company views crypto as a potential payment technology and sees benefits in stablecoins. In an interview with Big Whale, Mastercard’s Head of Crypto Europe Christian Rau said the firm…
GENIUS Act was signed into law one month ago. What did it change?
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Read more - GENIUS Act was signed into law one month ago. What did it change?

GENIUS Act was signed into law one month ago. What did it change?

The GENIUS Act was signed by President Donald Trump on Jul. 18, 2025. The bill was aimed at setting a legal framework for stablecoin issuers. One month after signing it into law, we can see the real impact as stablecoin-focused…
Bitget Wallet’s zero-fee Mastercard crypto card expands into Latin America with Brazil rollout
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Read more - Bitget Wallet’s zero-fee Mastercard crypto card expands into Latin America with Brazil rollout

Bitget Wallet’s zero-fee Mastercard crypto card expands into Latin America with Brazil rollout

Bitget Wallet launches its zero-fee crypto cards, courtesy of Mastercard and infrastructure provider Immersve, for the first time in Brazil as it eyes Latin American expansion. According to a press release sent to crypto.news, the USD-based zero-fee crypto cards are…
Zebec partners with OctaSpace, ZBCN price eyes 35% gain
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Read more - Zebec partners with OctaSpace, ZBCN price eyes 35% gain

Zebec partners with OctaSpace, ZBCN price eyes 35% gain

Zebec has integrated OctaSpace’s OCTA token and native chain into its debit card ecosystem, marking the 15th supported blockchain, as the ZBCN price eyes a potential 35% price surge. Zebec Network (ZBCN) just announced the integration of OctaSpace’s OCTA token…
GENIUS Act passage clears way for mass adoption of stablecoins through Mastercard
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Read more - GENIUS Act passage clears way for mass adoption of stablecoins through Mastercard

GENIUS Act passage clears way for mass adoption of stablecoins through Mastercard

On July 18, President Donald Trump signed the GENIUS Act, which regulates stablecoins. One day prior to it, Mastercard introduced a piece on its role in the future space of regulated cryptocurrencies. According to Mastercard, the passage of the bill…
Mastercard backs stablecoins post-GENIUS Act, but not as decentralized money
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Read more - Mastercard backs stablecoins post-GENIUS Act, but not as decentralized money

Mastercard backs stablecoins post-GENIUS Act, but not as decentralized money

Mastercard is betting big on stablecoins, but not as peer-to-peer money.
Mastercard joins forces with Bitget Wallet to release zero-fee crypto cards
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Read more - Mastercard joins forces with Bitget Wallet to release zero-fee crypto cards

Mastercard joins forces with Bitget Wallet to release zero-fee crypto cards

Bitget Wallet partners with Mastercard and its licensed-issuer Immersve to launch new crypto cards that allow for fee-less payments directly from the digital wallet. According to a press release sent to crypto.news, the crypto card is available directly through the…

Deep Dives

Strategy acquires $200M Bitcoin, Anchorage reports USAT reserves, Kazakhstan allocates $350M for crypto portfolio | Weekly recap - 2
Recap
Read more - Strategy acquires $200M Bitcoin, Anchorage reports USAT reserves, Kazakhstan allocates $350M for crypto portfolio | Weekly recap

Strategy acquires $200M Bitcoin, Anchorage reports USAT reserves, Kazakhstan allocates $350M for crypto portfolio | Weekly recap

Tokenization reaching Wall Street is a headline. Building compliant, liquid, enforceable on-chain markets is the real test. Without infrastructure, issuance is just digitization
Opinion
Read more - Tokenization’s move to Wall Street needs more than issuance | Opinion

Tokenization’s move to Wall Street needs more than issuance | Opinion

Stablecoins’ promise lies in their utility. Their features make them ideal for solving one of humanity’s oldest problems: managing risk in an unpredictable world
Opinion
Read more - What if climate insurance were paid out to farmers in seconds? | Opinion

What if climate insurance were paid out to farmers in seconds? | Opinion

Predictable rules, EU-wide market access, and compliance as a competitive signal, that’s how MiCA is reshaping crypto in Europe
Opinion
Read more - MiCA is not a break of blockchain innovation, nor should it be | Opinion

MiCA is not a break of blockchain innovation, nor should it be | Opinion

The Gulf has the potential to turn on-chain mortgages from an experiment into a market standard, eventually providing the blueprint for global practice.
Opinion
Read more - On-chain mortgages will start in the Gulf | Opinion

On-chain mortgages will start in the Gulf | Opinion

On and off-ramps may not always make the headlines, but they determine whether web3 remains parallel to global finance or embedded within it
Opinion
Read more - Where DeFi meets TradFi: Low-touch off-ramps can unlock web3 mass adoption | Opinion

Where DeFi meets TradFi: Low-touch off-ramps can unlock web3 mass adoption | Opinion

Crypto's next wave of adoption will be powered by products that feel fundamentally fair, safe, and savings-oriented to everyday people
Opinion
Read more - Savings models are the only way to rebuild crypto trust | Opinion

Savings models are the only way to rebuild crypto trust | Opinion

Safe communication cannot depend on centralized intermediaries whose incentives, jurisdictions, or survival may change overnight.
Opinion
Read more - Centralized messengers are the weakest link in free communication | Opinion

Centralized messengers are the weakest link in free communication | Opinion

Bitcoin slid to $63K on Tehran strike news, weekly recap
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Read more - Bitcoin drops to $63K on Iran strikes, Goliath Ventures CEO arrested for $328M fraud, MetaMask card launches nationwide | Weekly recap

Bitcoin drops to $63K on Iran strikes, Goliath Ventures CEO arrested for $328M fraud, MetaMask card launches nationwide | Weekly recap

Social media, crypto, AI, and space infrastructure are converging into one vertically integrated stack — from wallets and tokenized assets to orbital data centers powering agentic capital markets.
Opinion
Read more - Social media accounts, digital assets, AI investments, and orbital data centers converge | Opinion

Social media accounts, digital assets, AI investments, and orbital data centers converge | Opinion

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