Mastercard and Polygon make crypto transfers easier by replacing long wallet addresses with short, verified usernames for safer, simpler transactions.
Cash App is preparing one of its biggest updates yet as parent company Block sets a timeline to add stablecoin operations to the platform. New tools for both Bitcoin and digital dollar payments are being prepared for rollout, with early 2026 cited as the target window. Essentially, Block is pushing to expand access to digital payments while keeping Bitcoin at the center of its ecosystem.
Mastercard is in late-stage negotiations to acquire stablecoin infrastructure provider Zerohash for an estimated $1.5 to $2 billion, according to a Fortune report citing five people familiar with the matter. The deal would position Mastercard among a growing number of global financial firms investing heavily in blockchain-based payment technology.
Wall Street trembles, BlackRock applauds, and the dollar digitalizes without asking the Treasury's opinion… Stablecoins are taking hold, while crypto weaves its planetary monetary web.
Cloudflare has partnered with Visa, Mastercard, and American Express to help shape the future of digital payments through a secure foundation for “agentic commerce.” The collaboration aims to develop authentication systems that enable trusted software agents to make purchases and payments autonomously—while protecting merchants from fraudulent bots.
When a central bank teams up with Solana and Mastercard to create a stablecoin, it means crypto is no longer reserved for geeks. Kazakhstan is quietly forging its path.
While some still dream of Bitcoin at $200,000, Mastercard slips the USDC under the rug and pays the bill in stablecoin... Quietly, but surely.
As the lines between traditional finance and blockchain become increasingly blurred, Mastercard and Chainlink are crossing a decisive threshold. In a partnership announced this Tuesday, they unveil a fiat-to-crypto conversion solution directly on-chain, designed for Mastercard cardholders. This initiative, far from being anecdotal, redefines access to cryptocurrencies and lays the groundwork for a new era of hybrid payments between traditional finance and Web3.
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Crypto: Mastercard and its partners are reinventing the digital economy with the integration of stablecoins into payments. The details!
"Kraken and Mastercard are teaming up to launch a crypto debit card in Europe and the UK. This announcement illustrates the willingness of industry giants to make cryptocurrencies a tangible payment tool, beyond speculation. In a market under regulatory pressure, this initiative embodies a new phase: that of usage and the real integration of cryptocurrencies into everyday life. It is a strong signal at a time when the industry is seeking tangible and compliant use cases."
The figure hits like a clap of thunder: 30% of Mastercard transactions are now tokenized. A silent revolution, almost sneaky, that redraws the boundaries of finance. Behind this percentage lies a strategic shift, a mockery of the skeptics. But this metamorphosis is just a prelude. The burning question is: what financial world emerges when a traditional giant embraces crypto to this extent?
Visa and Mastercard, the undisputed leaders in card payments, are in the spotlight for their attempt to block the competition. According to a recent report, these two giants have spent millions to ensure they maintain their dominant position. But what is truly interesting is the impact this might have on…
Mastercard is putting cryptocurrencies on the map! Pay for your baguette in Bitcoin without going through the "euro" step, something never seen before!
Discover the new MetaMask card that simplifies spending in crypto for secure and fast daily purchases.
The world of digital finance has just reached a historic milestone. Bitcoin, often considered the digital gold, has surpassed Visa and Mastercard in terms of daily transaction volume, marking a major shift in the era of digital payments. This exceptional performance reflects the growing prominence of cryptocurrencies and their increasing integration into the global economy, challenging the very foundations of traditional payment systems.
Binance resumes crypto purchases by card, signaling an era of growth and renewed confidence for the exchange.
Mastercard has just taken a new step in the world of cryptocurrencies. On May 29, the company announced the launch of the first peer-to-peer (P2P) pilot transaction of its innovative program, Mastercard Crypto Credential. This initiative marks a crucial turning point for cryptocurrency transactions, promising to simplify and secure international exchanges. Let's discover how this innovation will transform the landscape of digital transactions.
Cryptocurrency and asset tokenization are becoming increasingly central. Recently, a crucial milestone was reached with the success of the first live test of Mastercard’s Multi-Token Network (MTN), conducted in collaboration with Standard Chartered Bank Hong Kong (SCBHK). This trial, carried out within the regulated environment of the Hong Kong Monetary…
A breeze of renovation is blowing through the crypto sphere, driven by giants like Mastercard, in alliance with prestigious institutions such as Citi and JPMorgan. These entities, once the traditional gatekeepers of the financial world, are now venturing into the realm of asset tokenization. This phenomenon, marked by the use of a shared ledger for the settlement of tokenized assets, promises to radically reshape our conception of banking transactions.