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Mastercard agreed to acquire BVNK for up to $1.8 billion as it expands further into stablecoin and blockchain-based payments. Go to Source

Maestro launched Mezzamine, a Bitcoin credit market linking institutional BTC holders with miners seeking capital backed by mining output. Go to Source

PayPal is rolling out its PYUSD stablecoin in 68 additional countries beyond the US and UK, aiming to reduce cross-border fees and offer rewards on holdings. Go to Source

Cango shares fell from about $4.50 in October to around $0.68, declining more than 84% over six months amid losses and restructuring. Go to Source

Stablecoins are emerging as cheaper alternatives to costly legacy FX rails, but off-ramps such as bank account access add significant friction, according to Delphi Digital. Go to Source

Five companies, including bank affiliates and a major conglomerate, are competing for Vietnam’s first crypto exchange licences as authorities plan to restrict offshore trading. Go to Source

Cari Network is building a bank‑governed tokenized deposit platform on ZKsync’s Prividium stack, giving US regional lenders a stablecoin‑style, onchain payments rail. Go to Source

A Buenos Aires court instructed Argentina’s telecom agency ENACOM to block Polymarket nationwide, citing unauthorized gambling concerns. Go to Source

Local media outlet Asiae reported that the national police aim to select a private custody provider in the first half of 2026. Go to Source

The partnership targets foreign travelers in South Korea, adding real-world merchant access through a major local payments processor. Go to Source