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

Finovate

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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Navigating legal uncertainty: How the Digital Assets Bill could impact PSPs

The Payments Association

Most of these centre on how firms handle digital assets, particularly stablecoins, as well as the operational and legal adjustment needed to navigate the changing landscape. Stablecoins, as a subset of digital assets, have been a focal point of both the Bill and the FCAs regulatory discussions.

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

Finovate

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. Regulatory clarity is also beginning to transpire.

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Reflecting on 2024: A transformative year in payments regulation

The Payments Association

The enforcement of MiCA provides clear guidelines for the issuance and management of stablecoins, reducing legal uncertainties and fostering confidence among market participants. In response to MiCA’s requirements, several crypto exchanges and service providers adjusted their offerings.

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What we can expect from crypto and payment services in 2025

The Payments Association

The UK government and the FCA will further develop and implement these regulations through consultations and legal frameworks, aiming for a comprehensive rollout by 2026. With new regulatory frameworks on the horizon, professionals in the sector will face a dynamic environment. What’s next?

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Revolut reportedly exploring launch of its own stablecoin

The Paypers

The reported move comes as a number of major companies, both within and outside the financial sector, consider entering the stablecoin space in the context of evolving regulatory conditions. Companies such as Circle and Tether currently dominate the USD 251 billion stablecoin market, but that landscape could shift.