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Visa & Mastercard's $60B Dip: Can Altcoins REALLY Replace Them?

Visa & Mastercard's $60B Dip: Can Altcoins REALLY Replace Them?

The capital markets are going through a tremendous disruption moment, with many entrenched players such as Visa and Mastercard now facing a palpable headwind. This change raises a critical question: Can alternative cryptocurrencies (altcoins) truly step in and replace these established payment systems? Despite the negatives, many new crypto projects...

Stablecoin Market Poised for Exponential Growth Fueled by Citi, PayPal, and Coinbase Initiatives

Stablecoin Market Poised for Exponential Growth Fueled by Citi, PayPal, and Coinbase Initiatives

The technology-based, market-driven, decentralized stablecoin equivalents are primed for an explosive growth spurt. Strong supply growth, new strategic partnerships, and accelerating mainstream adoption are fueling this remarkable momentum. Recent statistics show a dramatic increase in Citi stablecoin supply growth, reflecting high demand for market drivers. Today the total stablecoin market...

Arculus & MoneyGram: Crypto for the Masses or Just Another Hype?

Arculus & MoneyGram: Crypto for the Masses or Just Another Hype?

Alright, let’s cut the chase. The cool cats over at Arculus, the hardware wallet people (ticker symbol CMPO on Nasdaq, for you scoring at home), just high-fived MoneyGram. The pitch is enticingly straightforward: turn your earned dollars into USDC. Thanks to the magic of the Stellar blockchain, you can immediately...