Mastercard expands stablecoin settlement options with USDC, PYUSD and RLUSD — 2026-06-03

Impact Vector: Crypto Infrastructure · Jun 3, 2026 · 6m

## Short Segments Mastercard's stablecoin expansion could reshape global payments. The House of Lords urges UK regulators to ease stablecoin rules. Ledger researchers find a flaw in Trezor's chip, but user funds remain safe. AX Coin receives Bahrain's first stablecoin issuer license. The Blockchain Association pushes for the Clarity Act with support from 160 former officials. And UK peers warn against delaying sterling stablecoin regulations. Mastercard's stablecoin move could transform global payments. Mastercard is expanding its settlement infrastructure to include stablecoins like USDC…