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Mastercard Launches CBDC Partner Program
22.8.2023
Mastercard, the credit behemoth, announced the launch of a new program to widen its understanding of central bank digital currency (CBDC) and its possible applications. The CBDC Partner Program will be integrated by Ripple, Consensys, Fluency, Idemia, Consult Hyperion, Giesecke+Devrient,...
Mastercard to Implement Payments for NFT and Web3 Projects
11.6.2022
Payments giant Mastercard has announced it is working to bring direct payment support for a number of NFT and Web3 platforms with its cards. According to the company, this will enable more customers to enter the industry as the barrier to acquiring such digital goods is lowered via more flexible...
Wirex Approved to Issue Mastercard-Backed Bitcoin Debit Cards
20.7.2020
Mastercard said Monday it had granted Wirex principal membership status, becoming the “first” native cryptocurrency outfit to do so. The membership allows Wirex, a London-based digital payments firm, to issue payment cards directly to consumers, making it easier for people to buy, hold...