London wants it's crown back.

Stablecoins gain real traction.

Both Mastercard and Visa made major moves in stablecoin adoption this week. Mastercard launched an end-to-end solution allowing consumers to pay with stablecoins at over 150 million merchants, from wallet to checkout. Visa introduced payment cards in Latin America that automatically convert USDC stablecoins to local currency at the point of sale.

The focus isn’t on the US or Europe, but on markets where traditional payment infrastructure falls short. In countries like Argentina and Colombia — where inflation and capital controls make the local currency unreliable — stablecoins offer a more accessible and stable alternative for everyday payments.

With this, both payment giants make clear that stablecoins are moving from niche product to serious payment method. The infrastructure is in place, adoption is growing, and for millions without access to reliable banking, a new option is emerging.

UK aims to reclaim its financial crown through crypto.

The United Kingdom unveiled a draft regulatory framework for crypto this week. At the same time, it announced close collaboration with the US and made its ambitions clear: to become a global leader in the crypto industry.

With this move, the UK joins a broader trend. In Europe, MiCA is now law, and in the US, regulatory clarity is beginning to take shape. For the industry, this is a positive signal. Clearer rules mean more trust — and that drives adoption and growth.

The UK’s decision is notable, but not surprising. London was a financial powerhouse for years, with a strong fintech ecosystem. Since Brexit, that position has weakened. Crypto is now seen as a path to regaining leadership in global finance.

Arizona takes the first step toward Bitcoin on the balance sheet.

Arizona is close to making history: the state legislature has passed a bill that would allocate 10% of the state treasury to bitcoin. All that’s left is the governor’s signature to make it law.

Other states are exploring similar proposals. While the federal government moves cautiously, individual states can act more quickly. Arizona is seizing that opportunity and sending a clear signal to Washington.

If states begin to treat bitcoin as a strategic asset, it becomes increasingly likely that the federal government will follow suit. The first domino is starting to wobble.