Dhaka, May 18 -- Global trade finance is entering a new phase in which blockchain is no longer viewed only as a crypto currency technology, but as infrastructure for faster, cheaper, and more transparent cross-border settlement. Around the world, banks, payment networks, and fintech firms are assessing stablecoins, tokenised deposits, and blockchain-based trade platforms to reduce delays in remittances, B2B payments, treasury flows, and export-import settlement. Mastercard and Yellow Card recently announced a partnership to explore stablecoin-enabled payments across Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, with an emphasis on cross-border remittances, B2B settlement, digital loyalty, and treasury management. Similarly, Ondo Finance, K...