Open USD rattled Circle’s stock, but its key backers still support USDC
Summary The launch of Open USD, backed by Coinbase, Visa and Mastercard, initially sparked fears
Rebooting the internet: inside the open-source project to let AI programs pay each other
Summary The x402 protocol is a payments standard for internet-based transacting, to enable payments between
Mastercard prepares for a future where AI agents make payments
Embracing the Future of Payments with AI Agents The way we make payments is on
Mastercard expands on-chain settlement in bet on stablecoins and always-on finance
Expanding Access to Financial Services with Stablecoins Stablecoins are becoming increasingly important in the world
Mastercard secures New York BitLicense to support stablecoin and digital payment infrastructure
Mastercard has received a BitLicense from the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS),
Zerohash pursues new funding at more than $1.5 billion valuation after Mastercard drops investment plans
Crypto infrastructure providers are drawing renewed investor interest as Wall Street deepens its push into
