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💳 Mastercard Crypto Program: Reporters and industry accounts say Mastercard launched a Crypto Partner Program linking 85+ blockchain firms to its global payment rails. The move aims to let stablecoins and tokenized assets settle via traditional banking paths for cross‑border, B2B and payout use cases. Market participants cheer the practical bridge to legacy finance; some builders flag governance, routing and incentive questions. Motive: accelerate real‑world payments adoption and capture on‑chain volume.

🤝 Regulators’ Crypto Pact: Reporters say the SEC and CFTC signed an updated Memorandum of Understanding to…