Mastercard to Settle SoFiUSD Intraday and Weekend Transactions on Eight Blockchains
SOFI•Mastercard will support SoFiUSD stablecoin for intraday and non-business day settlement across eight blockchains, with ARQ, CBW Bank, Cross River, Lead Bank and Nuvei as initial partners in the US and Latin America. This expansion could significantly boost SoFi’s digital assets revenue potential.
1. Mastercard Integrates SoFiUSD Settlement
Mastercard announced intraday and weekend settlement options for SoFiUSD stablecoin across its global payments network, enabling issuers and acquirers to settle card transactions using SoFiUSD on Arbitrum, Base, Canton, Ethereum, Polygon, Solana, Tempo and XRPL. Initial support will come from ARQ, CBW Bank, Cross River, Lead Bank and Nuvei in the US and Latin America, with broader rollout planned through 2026.
2. Comparative Analysis of SoFi and Robinhood
A recent investment comparison highlights that Robinhood has outperformed SoFi over recent years, though both fintech stocks have suffered declines. The analysis lays out bull and bear cases for each firm, considering user growth, revenue diversification and regulatory challenges to assess relative valuation and upside potential.
3. Fidelity Opens SpaceX IPO to Retail Investors
Fidelity has reduced its SpaceX IPO investment minimum to $2,000, allowing a broader base of retail customers to participate in the offering. This move could intensify competition for SoFi’s brokerage platform as retail investors seek low-threshold access to high-profile private listings.
