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Mastercard Launches Crypto Partner Program with 85+ Firms

March 12, 2026, 06:00 AM162 words6 sourcesAI-Generated · Reviewed by editorial team
Mastercard Launches Crypto Partner Program with 85+ Firms

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Mastercard has launched a comprehensive Crypto Partner Program, onboarding over 85 firms including Binance, Circle, Ripple, PayPal, and Gemini, to integrate cryptocurrency and blockchain technology into its global payments ecosystem. The program signifies a shift from viewing digital assets as speculative investments to recognizing their potential as core financial infrastructure. It focuses on practical applications like cross-border remittances, B2B payments, and institutional settlement, aiming to address inefficiencies in the traditional financial system. Mastercard intends to act as a bridge between traditional finance and the crypto world, offering crypto companies access to its network and providing banks a controlled environment to explore blockchain. The initiative is designed to maintain Mastercard’s role in payment processing, even as stablecoins gain traction, by establishing a framework for compliant and regulated crypto payment flows. Participants will collaborate on developing products that integrate blockchain systems with existing infrastructure, enhancing how money moves globally. The program also aims to accelerate the adoption of stablecoins as an alternative settlement layer.

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