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Mastercard, Visa play down stablecoin threat

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Deep Dive Opinion Library Events Press Releases Topics Sign up Search Sign up Search Retail Banking Restaurants Regulations & Policy Risk Technology B2B An article from Mastercard, Visa play down stablecoin threat The giant card networks are sifting through the opportunities and threats that stablecoins present for their businesses.

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2024 Payment Methods Report: Overview, Insights, and Statistics

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Stablecoins : Stablecoins like USDC and USDT are increasingly popular in e-commerce due to their reduced volatility, with stablecoin transactions growing 30% year-over-year. This demand has spurred initiatives like FedNow in the U.S.

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The GENIUS Act Passes: 4 Things This Means for Banks and Fintechs

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That’s because it is not only the first stablecoin legislation to gain real bipartisan traction, but it will also serve as a foundation for the US to begin a digital asset ecosystem. Stablecoins gain legitimacy and clarity As a decentralized finance tool, stablecoins have long been grouped together with their crypto cousin bitcoin.

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5 Global Trends That Banks Can’t Ignore in H2 2025

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The first two quarters were packed with change: from the stablecoin frenzy and cuts to the CFPB in the US, to new regulatory crackdowns across Europe and the reversal of Section 1033, reshaping the future of open banking. As always, the challenge will be balancing a low-friction user experience with high security.

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Highnote Expands Its Unified Product Platform with Instant Payments

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Additional capabilities include support for ACH, wires, RTP, FedNow, wallet-based transfers, stablecoin funding, and other emerging rails—all accessible through one API, with intelligent routing based on speed, cost, and destination. To learn more about Instant Payments, contact the Highnote team or visit www.highnote.com.

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Processors lean on AI to fight fraud

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By Lynne Marek • July 17, 2024 Lynne Marek/Payments Dive FedNow ‘could lower fees’ in future, analyst reports The Federal Reserve instant payments system may cut fees after it attracts more financial institutions, or in the face of competition, a Wolfe Research analyst said, citing a FedNow official. By Lynne Marek • Aug.

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3 Fintech Trends You’ll Hear a Lot About in 2025

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Stablecoins This technically fits into the crypto category, but it deserves a highlight all on its own because of the potential. Stablecoins are a type of cryptocurrency pegged to a fiat currency or a commodity, such as gold. Also, stay informed about regulatory changes, as they are sure to change as crypto continues to evolve.

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