Mastercard is collaborating with Ripple and Gemini to trial a blockchain-based credit card settlement system using the RLUSD stablecoin on the XRP Ledger. The pilot connects Gemini's WebBank-issued credit card to on-chain infrastructure, replacing conventional bank clearing processes with stablecoin transfers. This marks a rare instance of a regulated U.S. bank engaging with public blockchain settlement.

American Bitcoin Corp purchased approximately 1,414 bitcoins for over $160 million, bringing total holdings to around 3,865 BTC valued at nearly $450 million. The acquisition placed the company among the top 25 public bitcoin treasuries globally. The firm combines mining operations with direct market purchases to optimize acquisition costs.