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Who makes money when paying with a stablecoin card? The hidden revenue structure

Stablecoin cards let users pay in digital dollars while merchants receive local currency through existing payment rails. Companies involved earn mainly from payment fees, with additional revenue possible from FX conversion, settlement funding and subscriptions, though traditional operating costs remain. Interchange fees are a key source, but costs for processing, fraud prevention and compliance reduce returns. Cashback, fee caps and FX spreads can also erode profitability.

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Bitcoin gives up gains as oil surges, market eyes U.S. inflation data

Bitcoin fell 2.2 percent after failing to hold above $84,000, giving up early-week gains after rising to $84,254 on Bitstamp, Cointelegraph reported. Rising tensions around Ukraine and the Middle East and a surge in oil prices weighed on sentiment. WTI climbed above $94 a barrel and Brent rose to $107.25, its highest since Sept. 16. Markets are watching upcoming U.S. CPI and PPI data, with oil seen as a potential inflation driver.

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Money flows into \'digital dollar\' stablecoins, shaking banks and national monetary systems

Stablecoins are spreading as a near real-time, 24-hour tool for moving money, raising concerns they could accelerate outflows from bank deposits and national currencies during financial stress or sharp currency declines. The European Central Bank has flagged potential liquidity mismatches between round-the-clock redemptions and reserve assets that move on traditional settlement schedules. The BIS also found stablecoin flows tend to rise alongside foreign-currency deposits in crisis situations.