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Mastercard’s recent decision to join the Global Dollar Network (GDN) stablecoin consortium—alongside issuers like Paxos, Circle (USDC), Fiserv (FIUSD), and PayPal (PYUSD)—marks a pivotal shift in the banking and payments landscape. By integrating these regulated digital dollars into its vast global infrastructure, Mastercard is not just embracing blockchain innovation; it…

The past few weeks have seen growing momentum behind corporate-issued stablecoins. Amazon and Walmart are reportedly exploring the launch of proprietary stablecoins, with discussions possibly including forming a merchant consortium or partnering with existing stablecoin providers. Meanwhile, JD.com has advanced further through Hong Kong’s regulatory sandbox, moving toward issuing a…