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Mastercard said Wednesday it plans to open its global card-settlement network to regulated stablecoins, a move designed to let card issuers and acquirers clear card transactions directly on-chain.  The company says the service will operate across eight different blockchains, extending on what it describes as “real-world utility” for digital assets. Alongside the expanded on-chain settlement approach, Mastercard also plans to introduce intraday, weekend, and holiday settlement cycles. Mastercard Moves Toward On-Chain Settlement In its announcement, Mastercard said the stablecoins include Tether’s rival, Circle, and its USDC stablecoin, which Mastercard noted is already supporting early on-chain settlement activity in select markets.  Mastercard also listed stablecoins issued by Paxos, including PYUSD, USDG, and USDP. In addition, the company cited Ripple’s RLUSD and SoFi’s SoFiUSD as part of the initial stablecoin lineup for the network. Related Reading: Bitcoin Crash Explained: Binance

The Fed's focus on traditional banking stability over crypto signals a cautious approach, potentially delaying regulatory clarity for digital assets. The post Federal Reserve supervision report signals friendlier banking environment for crypto appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The Fed's focus on traditional banking stability over crypto signals a cautious approach, potentially delaying regulatory clarity for digital assets. The post Federal Reserve’s supervision report shows 99% of banks well-capitalized, stays silent on crypto appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Geopolitical tensions and inventory lows may drive energy prices up, impacting global markets and consumer costs significantly. The post Oil and gas inventories plunge to historic lows amid Iran conflict appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

For years, the crypto industry treated hardware wallets as the final answer to self-custody. The logic seemed simple. Keep private keys on a dedicated device, disconnect them from the internet, and digital assets become significantly harder to compromise.

SEC makes digital assets a top priority through 2030. It wants clearer rules for crypto, blockchain, and tokenization. It also seeks better SEC-CFTC coordination on crypto rules. The global Web3 market is heading into a big change, mostly because key regulators are quietly pivoting into more formal integration.  The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) […] The post SEC Puts Digital Assets at the Center of Its 2030 Vision appeared first on Live Bitcoin News.

Binance is closing its NFT platform on July 3, 2026. Users must withdraw transferable NFTs or risk losing access to their digital assets. Binance has announced a major change to its NFT service. The world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange is shutting down its current NFT platform. The move is part of a broader upgrade aimed at […] The post Binance Shuts Down NFT Service on Exchange, Urges Users to Act appeared first on Live Bitcoin News.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has unveiled a 2026–2030 strategic plan that places digital assets, blockchain technology, and tokenized financial infrastructure among its key regulatory priorities. According to the SEC’s draft Strategic Plan for fiscal years 2026–2030, released Tuesday,…