MasterCard Nears Acquisition of Blockchain Startup Zero Amid Economic Policy Shifts

U.S.-China tariffs set to drop to 47% following a Trump-Xi meeting, while the Fed cuts rates by 25bps and signals uncertainty over future moves.

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  • Blockchain Startup: A new company focused on developing and deploying blockchain-based technologies and solutions.
  • Tariffs: Government-imposed duties on imported goods, often used to influence trade balances or protect domestic industries.
  • 25bps Rate Cut: A reduction in interest rates by 0.25 percentage points, commonly used as a monetary policy tool to manage economic activity.