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EPISODE · Mar 17, 2026 · 8 MIN

Mastercard just paid $1.8B for stablecoin rails

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Mastercard pays $1.8B for stablecoin rails. Citi cuts BTC targets. Zcash surges 15.78%. Mixed signals everywhere.Today's key developments:• Mastercard agrees to acquire BVNK for up to $1.8 billion — the largest TradFi acquisition of stablecoin infrastructure to date.• Citigroup cuts its BTC and ETH price targets, citing slower ETF flows, weak network activity, and a narrowing window for U.S. regulatory catalysts.• Zcash surges 15.78% — the top mover in today's market — as Monero also posts gains, with privacy coins leading while majors stall.📰 Read the full Daily Pulse: https://pulse.tokenmetrics.com/p/new-post-e537?utm_source=spreaker&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=daily_pulse_podcast🔔 Subscribe for daily crypto market updates!⚠️ Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Always do your own research.#crypto #bitcoin #ethereum #dailypulse #tokenmetricsSign up for the Daily Pulse at tokenmetrics.com

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