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Mastercard launches global crypto partner program
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Mastercard has unveiled a new Crypto Partner Program uniting more than 85 companies from the blockchain, fintech, and banking sectors to integrate digital assets into everyday payments. The initiative focuses on practical applications like cross-border transfers and business-to-business payments. Executives describe it as a bridge between on-chain innovation and traditional financial infrastructure.
PengoPay har introducerat en ny plattform utformad för att förenkla och säkra stablecoin-betalningar för frilansare och företag världen över. Tjänsten möjliggör mottagande av $USDC och $USDT, skapande av anpassade betalningssidor och generering av kryptofakturor. Dess icke-förvaringsmodell säkerställer att användare behåller full kontroll över sina medel.
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The National Social Security Administration (Anses) continues its February 2026 payment schedule, reorganized due to the carnival holiday. On Wednesday, February 25, retirees and pensioners with earnings above the minimum and DNI endings 4 and 5 receive payments, along with pregnancy benefit holders with DNI ending 9, and unemployment benefits for DNI endings 2 and 3. The change does not affect benefit amounts or conditions.
US burger chain Steak ‘n Shake has purchased $10 million worth of bitcoin, adding to its strategic cryptocurrency reserve. The move builds on the company's adoption of bitcoin payments since May 2025, which it credits for boosting sales. This acquisition highlights the growing trend of firms integrating digital assets into their financial strategies.
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Cryptocurrency payment acceptance among U.S. small businesses rose to 19% in 2026, up from 15% the previous year, according to a J.D. Power study. This recovery nearly returns levels to 2024's 20%, amid growing favorable views of the technology. Merchants cite speed and customer demand as key drivers, though fraud concerns persist.
Four spot XRP exchange-traded funds in the US have accumulated $941.7 million in assets since their November launch, signaling strong investor interest. However, Ripple's On-Demand Liquidity processed $15 billion in cross-border payments in 2024, underscoring the cryptocurrency's utility beyond price speculation. This dual narrative highlights both speculative enthusiasm and practical adoption in global finance.
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GeeFi Tech LLC announced the GeeFi Crypto Cards on December 14, 2025, in Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, aiming to let users spend cryptocurrency wherever traditional cards are accepted. The initiative builds on the company's ecosystem, including a secure wallet and upcoming decentralized exchange. This move comes amid strong investor support, with over $1.3 million raised from more than 2,400 backers.
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