Mastercard launches Open USD stablecoin on Solana for cross-border payments

Mastercard has launched a new stablecoin called Open USD on the Solana blockchain, targeting cross-border payment use cases. The move by a major global payments company could accelerate institutional blockchain adoption and add real-world transaction volume to Solana's network. Traders may view this as a positive signal for SOL and stablecoin infrastructure, though the immediate price impact depends on actual usage and liquidity.