Mastercard Launches Cryptocurrency Partner Program with Over 85 Companies Including Binance, Ripple, and PayPal

On March 11, Mastercard officially announced the launch of its 'Crypto Partner Program'. The program includes participation from over 85 entities, encompassing cryptocurrency exchanges, blockchain development companies, fintech firms, and financial institutions, including Binance, Circle, Ripple, Gemini, PayPal, and Paxos. The core of the program is to connect blockchain-based payment functionalities with Mastercard's existing payment infrastructure, which operates in over 200 countries. Specific areas of application include international...