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SoFi and Mastercard have partnered to utilize SoFiUSD for global payment settlements
SoFiUSD is a bank-backed stablecoin launched in December 2025, fully backed by cash reserves
The stablecoin aims to enable instant 24/7 transactions for businesses, cross-border remittances, and B2B payments
Mastercard noted the potential to leverage regulated digital currency with its existing scale.
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SoFi, the first U.S. nationally chartered and FDIC-insured bank to issue a stablecoin on a public blockchain, has partnered with Mastercard to utilize its stablecoin, SoFiUSD, for global payment settlements. Launched in December 2025, SoFiUSD is fully backed by cash reserves and facilitates instant, 24/7 transactions for businesses, cross-border remittances, and business-to-business (B2B) payments.
SoFi CEO Anthony Noto described the initiative as a significant step towards enabling faster, cheaper, and safer money movement. Mastercard emphasized the collaboration's potential to combine regulated digital currency with its established scale, noting the substantial daily volume of stablecoin transactions, which reaches $30 billion.
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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.
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 Approximately $10.3 million in crypto was withdrawn from Iranian exchanges to self-custody wallets following a US-Israel strike.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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Shiba Inu (SHIB) price has fallen to 2023 levels with successive technical failures. XRP shows a modest attempt at stabilization with a short-term rising support line, but overall trend remains negative. Bitcoin (BTC) is consolidating below $70,000 after bouncing from $63,000, with increasing volume supporting the recovery. Market sentiment is weak due to institutional uncertainty and low retail liquidity.
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.
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.
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 $3.7 billion, making it a significant holder among public miners. The clarification aims to address market speculation regarding MARA's Bitcoin treasury management.
Jamie Dimon states stablecoin issuers paying interest should be regulated as banks. Dimon argues for a level playing field between traditional banks and crypto firms offering similar services. The CLARITY Act discussions are ongoing in Washington regarding stablecoin oversight. Banks want stablecoin issuers to meet bank standards including capital, liquidity, and AML rules.
Vitalik Buterin calls for Ethereum to shift focus from tech 'shininess' to sanctuary against authoritarianism. Buterin expresses frustration over Ethereum's limited role in improving lives beyond finance. He suggests Ethereum should act as a defensive perimeter for 'sanctuary technologies'. Buterin pushes back against limiting Ethereum's scope solely to DeFi.
IPO Genie ($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.
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