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Stablecoins 17 December 2025 - 6 March 2026

SoFi stock pops on Mastercard stablecoin move: what SoFiUSD settlement could change

SoFi stock pops on Mastercard stablecoin move: what SoFiUSD settlement could change

SoFi shares climbed about 3% after Mastercard agreed to support SoFiUSD stablecoin for network settlement. SoFi Bank plans to settle its own Mastercard transactions in SoFiUSD, with the option extended to Galileo clients. Mastercard said SoFiUSD will be available across its global payments network. A KBW analyst called the partnership a “significant development.”
6 March 2026
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Visa’s next stablecoin move: Stripe-owned Bridge to expand Visa cards to 100+ countries

Visa’s next stablecoin move: Stripe-owned Bridge to expand Visa cards to 100+ countries

Visa is expanding its partnership with Stripe-owned Bridge to offer stablecoin-linked Visa cards in over 100 countries by year-end, after launching in 18 countries. The cards let users spend stablecoin balances at 175 million merchants, with some transactions settling on blockchain through Lead Bank. Mastercard and SoFi announced a similar stablecoin settlement option. Visa shares fell 0.25% in late trading.
6 March 2026
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Mastercard stock price today: MA slips as SoFiUSD stablecoin settlement tests draw attention

Mastercard stock price today: MA slips as SoFiUSD stablecoin settlement tests draw attention

Mastercard shares fell 0.5% to $521.60 Wednesday afternoon, trailing gains in Visa, American Express, and the broader market. The move followed news that Mastercard and SoFi will test stablecoin settlement using SoFiUSD across Mastercard’s network. SoFi shares rose about 1.4%. Traders are watching Friday’s U.S. jobs report and upcoming fintech conferences for further signals.
4 March 2026
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Mastercard stock price ticks up after hours on SoFi stablecoin settlement plan — what MA investors watch next

Mastercard stock price ticks up after hours on SoFi stablecoin settlement plan — what MA investors watch next

Mastercard shares rose 0.6% to $524.32 in after-hours trading after the company announced it will work with SoFi to explore settling card transactions using the SoFiUSD stablecoin. The move comes as payments firms seek faster settlement methods. Investors are awaiting Mastercard’s March 4 appearance at Morgan Stanley’s TMT conference for further updates.
4 March 2026
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Binance Boost Helps Trump-Linked USD1 Overtake PayPal’s PYUSD in the Stablecoin Race

Binance Boost Helps Trump-Linked USD1 Overtake PayPal’s PYUSD in the Stablecoin Race

World Liberty Financial’s USD1 stablecoin surpassed PayPal’s PYUSD in market value, reaching $4.55 billion, according to CoinMarketCap. Binance launched a $40 million WLFI token rewards program and an 8% yield offer tied to USD1 holdings. Donald J. Trump is listed as “co-founder emeritus” of World Liberty Financial. Binance restricts the promotions in the U.S., U.K., and much of Europe.
24 January 2026
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Coinbase stock dips after hours as Jan. 27 crypto bill markup looms — and stablecoin rewards stay in focus

Coinbase stock dips after hours as Jan. 27 crypto bill markup looms — and stablecoin rewards stay in focus

Coinbase shares fell 1.7% to $223.14 in after-hours trading Thursday. Senate Agriculture Chair John Boozman set Jan. 27 for a markup on a bill expanding CFTC oversight of digital commodities. Coinbase launched staked ether vault transfers for Prime clients. Bitcoin and ether both closed lower, with bitcoin near $89,772 and ether at $2,962.
23 January 2026
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Circle stock (CRCL) slides as Senate stalls crypto bill, putting stablecoin rewards back in focus

Circle stock (CRCL) slides as Senate stalls crypto bill, putting stablecoin rewards back in focus

Circle shares fell 4.5% to $80.97 Thursday after a U.S. Senate panel delayed action on a crypto market-structure bill opposed by Coinbase. CEO Brian Armstrong warned the draft could end stablecoin rewards for customers. Crypto stocks broadly declined, with Coinbase down 3.2%. Investors are watching for signals ahead of the Federal Reserve’s January meeting.
15 January 2026
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Circle stock (CRCL) rises after-hours as stablecoin regulation battle returns to Washington

Circle stock (CRCL) rises after-hours as stablecoin regulation battle returns to Washington

Circle Internet Group shares rose 1.7% in after-hours trading Wednesday, closing at $84.80. The move followed a Senate draft bill proposing new rules for stablecoins and crypto markets, including limits on interest payments. Circle reported $9.6 trillion in USDC onchain volume for Q3 2025. Polygon Labs announced a $250 million deal to acquire Coinme and Sequence to expand stablecoin payments.
15 January 2026
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Coinbase stock jumps after-hours as Senate crypto bill targets stablecoin rewards

Coinbase stock jumps after-hours as Senate crypto bill targets stablecoin rewards

Coinbase shares rose about 4% in after-hours trading Tuesday after U.S. senators introduced a draft bill to expand CFTC oversight of spot-crypto markets and restrict stablecoin interest payouts. The Senate Banking Committee will review the bill Thursday. Bitcoin climbed 4.6% to $95,300. Traders are watching the bill’s progress and the upcoming Fed meeting for signals on rates.
14 January 2026
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Ingenico’s WalletConnect tie-up brings stablecoin payments to in-store checkout

Ingenico’s WalletConnect tie-up brings stablecoin payments to in-store checkout

Ingenico said Tuesday it will enable stablecoin payments at checkout counters using WalletConnect Pay on its Android point-of-sale terminals. The feature will support five stablecoins and over 700 wallets, with fees expected below those of traditional card payments. Ingenico’s terminals operate in 120 countries, but the company did not say how many merchants will adopt the option immediately.
13 January 2026
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Coinbase stock rises as Senate revives CLARITY Act crypto bill — stablecoin rewards in play

Coinbase stock rises as Senate revives CLARITY Act crypto bill — stablecoin rewards in play

Bitcoin rose 1.4% to near $91,900 and Coinbase gained 0.9% in premarket trading after Senate Banking released updated crypto bill text ahead of a Jan. 15 vote. The bill would clarify SEC and CFTC oversight of digital assets. Senate Agriculture delayed its own markup to late January. The manager’s amendment would ban interest payments on payment stablecoins.
13 January 2026
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Coinbase stock rises as Senate crypto bill fight puts stablecoin rewards back in play

Coinbase stock rises as Senate crypto bill fight puts stablecoin rewards back in play

Coinbase shares rose 2.1% Monday after reports the company is lobbying Congress to protect stablecoin rewards. Senate negotiators are finalizing crypto market legislation, with debate intensifying over whether to restrict such rewards to regulated firms. Coinbase has threatened to withdraw support if restrictions are too strict. Circle, the firm behind USDC, slipped 0.9%.
12 January 2026
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Intuit’s TurboTax and QuickBooks move toward USDC stablecoin payments in Circle deal

Intuit’s TurboTax and QuickBooks move toward USDC stablecoin payments in Circle deal

Intuit has signed a multi-year deal with Circle to integrate USDC stablecoin infrastructure into TurboTax, QuickBooks, and Credit Karma, aiming for faster, lower-cost payments and refunds. The company says stablecoins will enable round-the-clock, programmable transactions. Intuit is also expanding into enterprise software with an AI-native ERP platform and a partnership with advisory firm Rehmann.
29 December 2025
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USD Coin (USDC-USD) Price Today and Forecast: USDC Holds Near $1 as New U.S. Rules, Visa Settlement, and Bank Adoption Reshape 2026 Outlook

USD Coin (USDC-USD) Price Today and Forecast: USDC Holds Near $1 as New U.S. Rules, Visa Settlement, and Bank Adoption Reshape 2026 Outlook

USDC traded at $0.9998 to $1.00 on December 18, 2025, with market cap near $77.8 billion and supply around 78 billion. Visa announced U.S. partners can now settle transactions in USDC. The stablecoin’s peg remains steady, backed by liquid reserves and arbitrage. Regulatory moves and payment network integration are driving industry attention.
18 December 2025
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Tether USDT-USD Price Today and Forecast for December 18, 2025

Tether USDT-USD Price Today and Forecast for December 18, 2025

Tether’s USDT traded near $1.00 on December 18, 2025, with CoinGecko showing $0.9996 and MetaMask at $1.00. Market cap stands at about $186.25 billion, with 24-hour trading volume near $86.18 billion. USDT processed $156 billion in sub-$1,000 transfers this year, according to Tether and Chainalysis data. Stablecoin use in payments is drawing increased attention.
18 December 2025
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USDC-USD Price Today (Dec. 17, 2025): USD Coin Holds the $1 Peg as Visa Expands USDC Settlement — Forecast and What Comes Next

USDC-USD Price Today (Dec. 17, 2025): USD Coin Holds the $1 Peg as Visa Expands USDC Settlement — Forecast and What Comes Next

USDC traded at about $0.9999 on December 17, 2025, according to CoinGecko, with a 24-hour range between $0.9987 and $1.00. CoinMarketCap listed a similar price and reported trading volume in the low tens of billions. The token’s price remained stable as Visa announced an expansion of USDC settlement in the U.S. on December 16.
17 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • 4 TSX Stocks to Buy Now as Investors Rotate Back to Value
    March 19, 2026, 9:50 AM EDT. Investors are shifting from tech to value stocks in the TSX, focusing on sectors like insurance and energy for steadier returns in 2026. Sun Life Financial (TSX:SLF) and Power Corporation of Canada (TSX:POW) offer compelling cases with strong earnings and dividends, trading near 14.6 times earnings with yields around 4%. The rotation favors companies with solid cash flow, dividends, and sensible valuations amid a shaky market backdrop following recent central bank rate decisions. Commodity price drops may pressure the resource-heavy TSX index further, but value plays present opportunities for long-term investors seeking stability and income in the current environment.
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