There has been an ongoing “war” between Visa, Mastercard, and the cryptocurrency industry. With both major card issuers clamping down on Bitcoin-related debit cards over the past few months, it has become somewhat more difficult to spend cryptocurrency. Mastercard is now blaming the cryptocurrency industry for its reduced Q1 growth. Mastercard vs. Cryptocurrency The past year has been interesting for cryptocurrency, especially where credit and debit cards are concerned. Both Visa and Mastercard made it rather clear they would rather steer clear of cryptocurrency-related activities altogether. While not a popular decision, it simply makes a lot of sense for these companies. However, both companiesPowered by WPeMatico