Consortium including Visa, Mastercard jointly launch new global stablecoin

According to Channel NewsAsia, a consortium including Visa and Mastercard has jointly launched a new global stablecoin. A stablecoin is a cryptocurrency designed to maintain a steady value, typically pegged to a major currency like the US dollar. The move signals major endorsement of blockchain technology from two of the world's largest payment processors.

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