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Yellen Urges Federal Agencies to ‘Act Quickly’ on Stablecoin Regulation
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen convened a meeting Monday of the President’s Working Group on Financial Markets (PWG) to discuss stablecoins. CoinDesk’s Nikhilesh De shares the key takeaways, proposing the regulatory outcome. Plus, his take on Mastercard potentially testing USDC for payments.
Mastercard Executive Calls New Crypto Rewards Credit Card 'An Act of Brilliance'
During a panel at Consensus 2021, Mastercard's Global Head Of New Digital Infrastructure and Fintech, Jessica Turner, elaborates on a new crypto rewards credit card, in partnership with Gemini, which will allow more people to become involved in the crypto world.
Mastercard Survey: 40% Say They Plan to Use Crypto in the Next Year
Mastercard surveyed over 15,000 people across 18 countries, and 40% said they plan on using cryptocurrencies in the next year. The numbers are even higher with millennials. “The Hash” panel breaks down the data and tentative encouragement it shows for crypto adoption.
Why Mastercard Is Getting Into the CBDC Space
In its latest quarterly earnings call, Mastercard CEO Michael Miebach said the company is investing in smart contract technologies to pair with central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). "The Hash" panel discusses the role of private banking institutions in the development of CBDCs and the U.S.'s plans to develop its own CBDC.
BNY Mellon Crypto Adoption Shows Consumer Appetite for Bitcoin
With news this week of BNY Mellon and Mastercard entering the crypto business, the All About Bitcoin Week in Review panel discusses what this means for mainstream crypto adoption and the chances of a bitcoin selloff.
Mastercard to Allow Payments With Cryptocurrencies
Mastercard is the latest major firm to jump on the crypto payments bandwagon. The Hash team discusses the impact this trend will have on increasing mainstream crypto adoption for payments and other transactions.
