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INFINIOS goes live with Mastercard on stablecoin settlement, marking a first for issuers in the Kingdom of Bahrain

August 3, 2026·ZawyaEconomy

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This news item is AI-rewritten from public sources for GCC context. For informational purposes only. Not investment advice, a solicitation, or a recommendation. Consult a licensed financial advisor before making any investment decision.

GCC CONTEXT

Stablecoin settlement infrastructure represents an emerging layer in Gulf financial digitalization, with Bahrain positioned as a regional fintech hub through its regulatory framework for digital assets and payments innovation. This type of development reflects broader GCC efforts to modernize cross-border settlement mechanisms and reduce friction in intra-regional and international transactions, historically dominated by correspondent banking networks. Payment rails innovation has previously intersected with Gulf monetary policy objectives around currency efficiency and financial inclusion, particularly relevant to economies managing significant remittance flows and intra-GCC trade volumes.

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