Mastercard Selects Polygon to Power Verified Username Transfers for Self‑custody Wallets

Mastercard expands Crypto Credential to self‑custody wallets using Polygon to enable verified, username‑style aliases. Mastercard, Polygon Labs, and Mercuryo announced on November 18, 2025 that Mastercard Crypto Credential will extend to self‑custody wallets, with Polygon chosen as the initial blockchain network and Mercuryo as the first issuer to onboard verified users and create alias‑based credentials. … Read more

New Mastercard–Thunes Link Expands Global Stablecoin Transfers

Mastercard’s move to add stablecoin wallet payouts through its global platform signals accelerating digital settlement, expanding rapid cross-border options and enhancing liquidity for institutions seeking seamless connectivity between traditional systems and emerging currency infrastructure worldwide. Mastercard Advances Digital Settlement With Stablecoin Wallet Support A rapid shift toward mainstream digital settlement is gathering pace as financial … Read more

OKX Launches Stablecoin Payments and Mastercard Debit Card in Brazil

OKX rolls out OKX Pay and OKX Card in Brazil to offer USD stablecoin access, up to 10% APY, and no IOF tax on international spending. OKX announces in São Paulo the launch of OKX Pay and OKX Card in Brazil, enabling instant PIX‑linked conversion of reais to USD‑denominated stablecoins, domestic and cross‑border stablecoin transfers, … Read more

Mastercard to Leverage Ripple’s RLUSD for Next-Gen Fiat Payment Settlement

Ripple is partnering with Mastercard, Webbank, and Gemini to test stablecoin settlement using its U.S. dollar–backed RLUSD on the XRP Ledger, marking a step toward merging blockchain efficiency with traditional finance (TradFi). Ripple, Mastercard, Gemini, and Webbank Collaborate on RLUSD Blockchain Settlement Initiative Ripple announced the collaboration during Ripple Swell 2025 event in New York, … Read more

Mastercard Reportedly in Talks to Acquire Zerohash for up to $2 Billion

Mastercard is in late‑stage talks to acquire Zerohash for roughly $1.5–$2 billion, according to sources. Sources tell Fortune that Mastercard is negotiating to buy Chicago‑based Zerohash, a 2017‑founded stablecoin and blockchain infrastructure provider, in a deal valued between $1.5 billion and $2 billion; the discussions are reported to be late‑stage but could still fall through, … Read more

Gemini Builds Momentum After XRP Success With New Solana Credit Card

Building on the success of its XRP card, Gemini has unveiled a Solana credit card edition that fuses spending with staking, offering high crypto cashback and expanding real-world blockchain use across mainstream consumer finance. Gemini Pushes Forward After XRP Card Boom With Solana Staking Rewards Momentum around crypto-integrated payment tools continues to accelerate as Gemini … Read more

Mastercard, Circle Partner to Expand Stablecoin Settlement Across the EEMEA Region

Mastercard and Circle have expanded their partnership to enable settlement in USDC and EURC stablecoins for acquiring institutions across Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Adoption by Key Acquirers Mastercard and Circle have announced a major expansion of their partnership to enable settlement in USDC and EURC stablecoins for acquirers across Eastern Europe, the … Read more

Binance and Mastercard Partner for Crypto-to-Fiat Transfers in Europe

Binance has partnered with Mastercard to let European users convert crypto to fiat and withdraw funds directly to eligible Mastercard accounts. The new features offer faster and more convenient access to crypto earnings, improving off-ramping options. European Binance Users Can Now Off-Ramp Crypto Directly to Mastercard Binance has launched a new feature that allows European … Read more

Mastercard Pushes Stablecoins Closer to Mass Adoption With New Infrastructure

Stablecoins are charging into the financial mainstream as regulatory clarity, institutional infrastructure, and Mastercard-backed tools converge to unlock scalable, secure, and frictionless global digital payments. Stablecoins Ready for Mainstream as Mastercard Supports Global Integration A coordinated global regulatory shift and institutional investment in infrastructure are accelerating stablecoins toward mainstream adoption, reshaping how digital money functions … Read more

Bitget Wallet Partners With Mastercard for Self-Custodied Crypto Payments 

Bitget Wallet partnered with Mastercard and infrastructure provider Immersve to launch a zero-fee crypto-linked payment card. Mastercard Digital First Enables Instant Bitget Wallet Crypto Card Access The card allows users to spend directly from their digital wallets at over 150 million Mastercard-accepting merchants globally. It will be accessible via the Bitget Wallet app, supporting real-time … Read more