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Mastercard Launches Crypto Partner Program with 85+ Firms

March 12, 2026, 12:00 AM158 words6 sourcesAI-Generated · Reviewed by editorial team
Mastercard Launches Crypto Partner Program with 85+ Firms

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Mastercard has launched a global Crypto Partner Program, onboarding over 85 crypto firms, payment providers, and financial institutions including Binance, Ripple, PayPal, and Circle. The initiative aims to bridge traditional finance with the growing digital asset space, focusing on practical applications like cross-border remittances, B2B payments, and institutional settlement, rather than speculative trading. Mastercard intends to provide a controlled environment for blockchain exploration and access to its established network, while also safeguarding its position against disruption from direct on-chain payment rails. Participants will collaborate on product development, integrating blockchain technology with existing payment infrastructure. The program builds on Mastercard’s existing digital asset efforts and comes as major payment networks increasingly embrace digital assets. While Ethereum network usage is at all-time highs, its price has recently declined, and fee revenue is being challenged by competitors like Tron and Solana. Ongoing legislative discussions regarding stablecoin rewards, particularly the CLARITY Act, present a potential hurdle, with banks concerned about customer migration.

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