Mastercard's $1.8 billion deal 'a clear answer' to a massive shift in the global payment war

Analysts say the $1.8 billion acquisition shows stablecoins are moving from niche use to global settlement rails.

source https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/03/17/mastercard-s-usd1-8-billion-deal-a-clear-answer-to-a-massive-shift-in-the-global-payment-war