Stablecoins Can Move Dollars 24/7, But Can They Replace Banks?
The on-chain volume of stablecoins hit $33 trillion in 2025—more than Visa and Mastercard combined. But the real question isn’t whether stablecoins can replace banks. It’s
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Cardano Partners With Mastercard to Advance Blockchain Payments and Stablecoins
TL;DR The Cardano Foundation has joined Mastercard’s Crypto Partner Program, placing the blockchain within a global initiative focused on payments, stablecoins and on-chain settlement. The initiative
Mastercard Joins XRPL Hackathon as Developers Race to Build AI Payments and DeFi Solutions
TL;DR Mastercard is sponsoring a 36-hour XRPL hackathon in New York focused on payments, stablecoins, AI, tokenized assets and onchain lending applications. Developers will compete across
Visa Seeks New Stablecoin Settlement Partner After BVNK’s Sale to Mastercard
l that Visa seeks a new stablecoin settlement partner with operational licenses in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Singapore. Mastercard completed the acquisition
Mastercard and Borderless.xyz Test Shared Identity Checks in Stablecoin Credential Pilot
TL;DR Pilot focus: Mastercard and Borderless.xyz are testing Crypto Credential to improve trust and compliance in cross-border stablecoin payments by using shared assurance signals. Network testing:
Mastercard Finalizes BVNK Acquisition to Expand in $309 Billion Stablecoin Market
TL;DR Mastercard completed its acquisition of BVNK to deepen its position in a stablecoin market valued above $309 billion and connect fiat with onchain finance. BVNK
Kraken Card Launches Across the UK and EEA, Bringing Instant Crypto Spending to Retail
Kraken launched its own debit card for eligible clients in the United Kingdom and the European Economic Area, with plans to expand to new markets, including the United States.
Visa and Mastercard Join Forces to Launch Global Stablecoin Initiative
A colossal financial consortium led by credit card giants Visa and Mastercard, alongside Coinbase, has launched a new global stablecoin called “Open USD”. The initiative is
Open Standard Launches Open USD With Support From More Than 140 Industry Backers
TL;DR: Open USD is a new stablecoin backed by a consortium of more than 140 financial and crypto companies, including Visa, Mastercard and BlackRock. Partners can
Crypto.com Report: Mastercard Embraces Stablecoins as Tokenized Markets Continue to Expand
TL;DR: Market values for tokenized equities and private equity increased by 47.4% and 24.9% respectively during May 2026. Mastercard announced official plans to integrate regulated digital
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