Mastercard to Leverage Ripple’s RLUSD for Next-Gen Fiat Payment Settlement

Ripple is partnering with Mastercard, Webbank, and Gemini to test stablecoin settlement using its U.S. dollar–backed RLUSD on the XRP Ledger, marking a step toward merging blockchain efficiency with traditional finance (TradFi). Ripple, Mastercard, Gemini, and Webbank Collaborate on RLUSD Blockchain Settlement Initiative Ripple announced the collaboration during Ripple Swell 2025 event in New York, … Read more

Mastercard Reportedly in Talks to Acquire Zerohash for up to $2 Billion

Mastercard is in late‑stage talks to acquire Zerohash for roughly $1.5–$2 billion, according to sources. Sources tell Fortune that Mastercard is negotiating to buy Chicago‑based Zerohash, a 2017‑founded stablecoin and blockchain infrastructure provider, in a deal valued between $1.5 billion and $2 billion; the discussions are reported to be late‑stage but could still fall through, … Read more

Gemini Builds Momentum After XRP Success With New Solana Credit Card

Building on the success of its XRP card, Gemini has unveiled a Solana credit card edition that fuses spending with staking, offering high crypto cashback and expanding real-world blockchain use across mainstream consumer finance. Gemini Pushes Forward After XRP Card Boom With Solana Staking Rewards Momentum around crypto-integrated payment tools continues to accelerate as Gemini … Read more

Mastercard, Circle Partner to Expand Stablecoin Settlement Across the EEMEA Region

Mastercard and Circle have expanded their partnership to enable settlement in USDC and EURC stablecoins for acquiring institutions across Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Adoption by Key Acquirers Mastercard and Circle have announced a major expansion of their partnership to enable settlement in USDC and EURC stablecoins for acquirers across Eastern Europe, the … Read more

Binance and Mastercard Partner for Crypto-to-Fiat Transfers in Europe

Binance has partnered with Mastercard to let European users convert crypto to fiat and withdraw funds directly to eligible Mastercard accounts. The new features offer faster and more convenient access to crypto earnings, improving off-ramping options. European Binance Users Can Now Off-Ramp Crypto Directly to Mastercard Binance has launched a new feature that allows European … Read more

Mastercard Pushes Stablecoins Closer to Mass Adoption With New Infrastructure

Stablecoins are charging into the financial mainstream as regulatory clarity, institutional infrastructure, and Mastercard-backed tools converge to unlock scalable, secure, and frictionless global digital payments. Stablecoins Ready for Mainstream as Mastercard Supports Global Integration A coordinated global regulatory shift and institutional investment in infrastructure are accelerating stablecoins toward mainstream adoption, reshaping how digital money functions … Read more

Bitget Wallet Partners With Mastercard for Self-Custodied Crypto Payments 

Bitget Wallet partnered with Mastercard and infrastructure provider Immersve to launch a zero-fee crypto-linked payment card. Mastercard Digital First Enables Instant Bitget Wallet Crypto Card Access The card allows users to spend directly from their digital wallets at over 150 million Mastercard-accepting merchants globally. It will be accessible via the Bitget Wallet app, supporting real-time … Read more

Mastercard, Chainlink Enable Direct Onchain Crypto Purchases for 3 Billion Cardholders

Mastercard and blockchain infrastructure provider Chainlink have partnered to enable the payment network’s over 3 billion cardholders to purchase cryptocurrency assets directly onchain via secure fiat-to-crypto conversion. New Partnership Lets Mastercard Holders Buy Crypto Directly Onchain Using Chainlink Chainlink provides decentralized oracle networks, which are critical middleware securely connecting blockchains to external data and systems. … Read more

SEC Warns of FOMO, Pushes Long-Term Strategies as Crypto Matures

The SEC is warning against FOMO as crypto mania intensifies, even as institutional adoption skyrockets and U.S. policy shifts cement digital assets as a financial cornerstone. SEC Cautions Against FOMO as Crypto Sees Relentless Institutional Inflows The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) reminded investors this week to steer clear of emotional decision-making driven by … Read more

Mastercard Enables Stablecoin Use at 150M Merchants With Moonpay

Mastercard is unleashing stablecoin utility worldwide, enabling real-time crypto-to-fiat spending at 150 million locations through its partnership with Moonpay and API-powered cards. Mastercard Unlocks Stablecoin Spending at 150 Million Places via Moonpay Mastercard and Moonpay announced on May 15 a global partnership designed to integrate stablecoins into everyday transactions through a new line of branded … Read more

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