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Mastercard enables SoFiUSD stablecoin settlement for card transactions
SoFi Bank's Galileo platform will offer clients stablecoin settlement options
This partnership expands stablecoin use cases beyond traditional payments
Visa is also actively expanding its stablecoin settlement and payout infrastructure.
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SoFi Technologies has announced a partnership with Mastercard to facilitate settlement in its dollar-backed stablecoin, SoFiUSD, across Mastercard’s global payments network. This collaboration will enable card issuers and acquirers to settle transactions using a bank-issued digital dollar. SoFi Bank N.A. intends to settle its own Mastercard credit and debit transactions using SoFiUSD, and its payments technology platform, Galileo, will offer client banks and card issuers the option to utilize the stablecoin for transaction settlement on Mastercard’s network.
SoFiUSD, launched in December, is issued by SoFi Bank, an OCC-regulated insured depository institution, and is backed 1:1 by cash reserves. It is noted as the first stablecoin issued by a US nationally chartered and insured deposit bank on a public, permissionless blockchain. This integration is expected to allow transactions to be settled 24/7 across Mastercard’s network. Mastercard’s Multi-Token Network is slated to support SoFiUSD alongside fiat currencies, tokenized deposits, and other digital assets.
The companies also plan to explore additional use cases, including cross-border remittances, business-to-business transfers, programmable treasury applications, and stablecoin-enabled card programs, contingent upon regulatory requirements and Mastercard network rules.
This partnership follows Mastercard's increasing engagement in the stablecoin sector. In November, the company collaborated with Thunes to broaden stablecoin wallet payouts through Mastercard Move, facilitating near real-time transfers to regulated stablecoin wallets via Thunes’ Direct Global Network.
Mastercard's rival, Visa, is also actively integrating stablecoins into its payment infrastructure. In September, Visa initiated a pilot for stablecoin-based cross-border settlement, allowing select banks to pre-fund international transfers using Circle’s USDC and EURC via Visa Direct. Subsequently, Visa expanded its support to include four stablecoins across four blockchains, enabling conversions into over 25 fiat currencies.
Visa has also ventured into direct stablecoin payouts, introducing a pilot program in November that allows businesses to send funds directly to recipients’ stablecoin wallets. This offers freelancers and marketplaces an alternative to traditional bank transfers. This initiative extended internationally when Netherlands-based Quantoz Payments became a principal Visa member, enabling the issuance of Visa-branded debit cards backed by its regulated e-money tokens and supporting fintechs offering stablecoin-linked products in Europe.
The total stablecoin market capitalization was approximately $311.28 billion at the time of writing, according to DefiLlama. Transaction volumes reached a record $969.9 billion in August 2025, with forecasts suggesting nearly $1 trillion in monthly volumes by December 2026, as reported by CoinLedger in September.
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Crypto industry PACs are spending millions on US party primaries for the 2026 midterm elections. The outcome of these primaries could influence future crypto legislation in Congress. Super PACs like Fairshake have significant funds and a track record of influencing elections to support pro-crypto candidates. Specific races, such as the Texas Senate primary, are seeing substantial political spending.
Bitcoin functions as everyday money in parts of Africa, not just a store of value. Merchants in some African economies prefer satoshis over dollars due to rapid inflation. Sub-Saharan Africa saw over $205 billion in onchain value from July 2024 to June 2025, a 52% year-on-year increase. Retail transfers under $10,000 represent over 8% of total value sent in Sub-Saharan Africa, indicating strong retail adoption.
CFTC Chair Michael Selig anticipates "true perpetual futures" for cryptocurrencies in the US within the next month. The CFTC is also preparing to issue guidance on prediction markets soon. Discussions on a market structure bill are ongoing, with a need for Congressional clarity for the SEC and CFTC. The CFTC aims to bring offshore liquidity back to the US by addressing these market structures.
MARA Holdings clarifies its 10-K filing allows flexible Bitcoin sales, not a mandated sell-off strategy. Company VP Robert Samuels directly refuted claims of a shift toward a Bitcoin treasury sell-down. MARA holds 53,822 BTC valued at approximately $3.7 billion, making it a significant holder among public miners. The clarification aims to address market speculation regarding MARA's Bitcoin treasury management.
BitGo expands MiCA-compliant crypto-as-a-service to 30 EEA countries. Service enables banks and fintechs to integrate licensed custody, payments, and trading via API. Offering includes multi-asset wallets, SEPA fiat rails, and $250 million in insured custodial wallets. Expansion follows MiCA implementation, aligning with broader European institutional adoption of digital assets.
Ripple Payments expanded to over 60 markets with new stablecoin and fiat collection, custody, and liquidity tools. The platform now supports unified collections and advanced liquidity features, aiming to reduce vendor complexity for businesses. Over $100 billion in volume has been processed, with more than 75 licenses globally, targeting financial institutions and fintechs. XRP price action remains volatile, with analysts suggesting a potential fractal pattern indicating a move higher later in March.
Visa and Bridge are expanding stablecoin card program to over 100 countries by end of 2026. MetaMask and Phantom users can spend crypto directly from self-custody wallets via Bridge's API. Visa is testing direct on-chain settlement using stablecoins on the Solana blockchain. Expansion follows recent regulatory clarity in the US with the GENIUS Act.
Ripple expands stablecoin payments platform for banks and fintechs. Platform upgrade supports collection, custody, conversion, and payout of stablecoins. Aims to reduce reliance on pre-funded accounts and correspondent banking networks. Ripple USD (RLUSD) supply reaches $1.5 billion.
Bermuda is piloting a fully onchain economy focusing on stablecoin payments and regulated innovation, not mandates. The approach prioritizes controlled pilots with licensed institutions before wider expansion. Bermuda's Monetary Authority has a framework for staged progression via tiered licensing for digital asset businesses. The initiative involves partnerships with Circle and Coinbase for infrastructure and support.
Ripple Payments platform upgraded to unify traditional finance and digital assets. New features include managed custody, virtual accounts, and automated collection/exchange. RLUSD stablecoin and XRP are integrated for instant settlements and liquidity provision. XRP acts as a bridge asset for cross-border transfers, enabling low-cost, fast transactions.
Indiana mandates crypto inclusion in state-managed retirement and savings plans. House Bill 1042 signed into law by Governor Mike Braun on March 3. State plans must offer at least one cryptocurrency as an investment option in self-directed brokerage accounts. Pension providers have until July 1, 2027, for full integration.
President Trump urges Congress to pass crypto market structure legislation (CLARITY Act) urgently. Dispute over stablecoin yield programs between banks and crypto firms stalls CLARITY Act negotiations. JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon argues crypto firms offering stablecoin yield should operate as banks. The GENIUS Act, a stablecoin framework, has been enacted and is being implemented by regulators.
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X will suspend creators from its revenue-sharing program for 90 days if they post undisclosed AI-generated war videos. The policy aims to prevent manipulation and ensure access to authentic information during wartime. Violators face permanent removal from the monetization program for repeat offenses. This policy targets the financial incentives for creators to post misleading AI-generated content.
Donald Trump urges passage of the Clarity Act to prevent crypto industry moving overseas. Banking industry opposes stablecoin yield offerings, fearing deposit flight. Negotiations continue between banking and crypto sectors over market structure bill language. The Clarity Act aims to regulate stablecoins and market structure, with ongoing debate on yield provisions.
Strategy Inc. acquired an additional 3,015 BTC for $204 million, increasing its total holdings to 720,737 BTC. 470 million XRP were deposited on Binance in the past week, raising concerns of potential sell-offs. Dogecoin ETFs have recorded zero net inflows since February 3rd, indicating a lack of investor demand.
South Korean police arrested individuals paid in cryptocurrency for "private revenge" attacks. Payments ranged from $337-$675 or 500,000-1,000,000 KRW worth of crypto. Tactics included vandalism, threats, and spreading human waste. Authorities are investigating potential links to a larger Telegram-based organization.
Jamie Dimon states stablecoin issuers paying interest should be regulated as banks. Dimon argues for a level playing field between traditional banks and crypto firms offering similar services. The CLARITY Act discussions are ongoing in Washington regarding stablecoin oversight. Banks want stablecoin issuers to meet bank standards including capital, liquidity, and AML rules.
Vitalik Buterin calls for Ethereum to shift focus from tech 'shininess' to sanctuary against authoritarianism. Buterin expresses frustration over Ethereum's limited role in improving lives beyond finance. He suggests Ethereum should act as a defensive perimeter for 'sanctuary technologies'. Buterin pushes back against limiting Ethereum's scope solely to DeFi.
IPO Genie ($IPO) aims to democratize private market investing by tokenizing access with a $10 minimum entry. The platform utilizes AI to identify early-stage investment opportunities, similar to traditional VC firms. The $IPO token offers tiered access, revenue sharing, staking rewards, and voting rights to holders. The project has undergone security audits by CertiK and SolidProof and uses Fireblocks for asset protection.
Aave Chan Initiative (ACI) will exit Aave DAO governance after a contested vote. ACI plans to wind down operations over four months, transferring responsibilities. The exit follows a dispute over a $42.5 million funding package and voting power concerns. Aave maintains a dominant DeFi position with $26.51 billion in total value locked.
Bitcoin shows resilience decoupling from traditional equities and gold despite US dollar strength. Robust institutional demand evident with $1.5 billion in Bitcoin ETF net inflows over 7 days. Concerns arise from potential miner liquidations and a shift in focus towards AI data centers. A definitive breakout above $75,000 is needed to confirm the end of the bear market.
OpenAI released GPT-5.3 Instant, updating ChatGPT's default model for improved accuracy and conversational flow. The new model reduces unnecessary refusals and disclaimers, aiming for more direct and helpful user interactions. Internal evaluations show hallucination rates dropped by nearly 30% with web use and 19.7% without. GPT-5.2 Instant will be retired on June 3, marking a transition period for users.
Iranians are increasing self-custody Bitcoin reserves amid geopolitical tensions and currency devaluation. Iran's crypto system valuation rose from $7.4 billion in 2024 to $7.8 billion in 2025. Approximately $10.3 million in crypto was withdrawn from Iranian exchanges to self-custody wallets following a US-Israel strike. An estimated 15 million Iranians, or 20% of the population, are involved with Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.
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