Mastercard Endorses Stablecoins as Regulatory Frameworks Solidify Globally
Mastercard has positioned stablecoins at the forefront of financial innovation, citing their growing utility in cross-border transactions and digital finance. The payments leader highlighted the GENIUS Act in the U.S. and Europe's MiCA regulation as pivotal steps toward legal clarity, with Hong Kong, Singapore, and the UAE accelerating their own regulatory frameworks.
Stablecoins are demonstrating tangible value in B2B payments, P2P transfers, and gig economy payroll solutions. Mastercard emphasized that balanced regulation—protecting consumers while enabling progress—will determine the asset class' trajectory toward mainstream adoption.