This week in crypto, Mastercard expanded stablecoin settlement services for merchants, while North Carolina moved closer to allowing public Bitcoin investments. Meanwhile, regulatory progress continued as Circle secured approval in Abu Dhabi, and Web3 infrastructure projects saw notable developments.

Bitcoin

North Carolina’s House of Representatives has advanced legislation aimed at allowing the state to invest public funds in Bitcoin, a move that could set a national precedent if enacted.

DeFi

A top 20 lending protocol by TVL, Silo is on a mission to make borrowing and lending smoother, safer, and more user-friendly than ever.

Technology

Mastercard has announced a significant expansion in its digital asset services, allowing merchants to settle payments in stablecoins as global …