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Macro Markets

Circle Surges 19% as Stablecoin Compromise Unblocks Legislative Path

Bipartisan deal on yield provisions clears way for June-July passage, signaling institutional gateway moment for regulated digital dollars.

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Markets Technology

Mastercard’s $1.8B BVNK Acquisition Marks Strategic Pivot from Card Networks to Settlement Infrastructure

Legacy payment giant bypasses traditional rails with largest stablecoin deal to date, signaling competitive divergence as Western incumbents lock in blockchain dominance ahead of CBDC proliferation.

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Markets

ECB’s Appia Roadmap Positions Europe to Challenge US Dominance in Tokenized Finance

European Central Bank unveils strategic framework to anchor digital asset infrastructure in euro-denominated settlement, directly countering dollar-centric payment networks.

8 min read ·