Mastercard Teams with Thunes to Enable Stablecoin Wallet Payouts

Published at 2025-11-14 04:45:15

Mastercard on Nov. 13, 2025 said it will integrate Thunes’ payment infrastructure to offer stablecoin wallet payouts on its global network. The capability is designed to speed up digital settlements, expand fast cross-border payment options, and improve on-demand liquidity by allowing institutions to route payouts directly to stablecoin wallets across supported corridors.

The partnership is significant because it links legacy payment rails with crypto-native settlement layers, easing treasury and payout workflows for banks, fintechs and enterprises. Broader adoption will still hinge on local regulatory clarity and partner on-ramps, but the move could accelerate institutional use of tokenized cash for international settlements and pressure other payment providers to add crypto-linked payout rails.

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Ripple has teamed up with i-payout to speed cross-border payouts into the U.S. and Canada using its digital asset-powered payments network. The move aims to boost liquidity and settlement times for remitters and payout providers.

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Published at 2026-03-16 20:46:01

Steak ‘n Shake Credits Bitcoin Strategy for Same-Store Sales Surge

Steak ‘n Shake is expanding Bitcoin use across payments, employee bonuses, and its corporate treasury, saying the strategy is lifting same-store sales and reshaping its financial model.

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Published at 2026-03-16 16:16:18

Abra to Go Public via SPAC Merger with New Providence Acquisition Corp III

Crypto wealth platform Abra said Monday it will go public through a merger with blank-check firm New Providence Acquisition Corp III, tapping renewed investor interest in digital asset companies. The move is meant to provide Abra with public-market capital to scale its wealth management services.

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Published at 2026-03-16 11:45:19

Dogecoin Jumps 11% in a Week, Drops a Zero from Price

Dogecoin climbed 11% over the past week, erasing a zero from its quoted price and far outpacing the broader crypto market's 3.36% gain. The surge, recorded on Mon, 16 Mar 2026, highlights renewed momentum for the original meme coin.

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Published at 2026-03-16 08:45:12

Early Bitcoin Pioneer Erik Voorhees Aggressively Buys Ethereum Again

Erik Voorhees, ShapeShift founder and early Bitcoin advocate, is rapidly accumulating Ethereum (ETH) again. Market watchers see the move as a notable sign of diversification from a long-time Bitcoin insider.