Mastercard Partners with 85 Firms to Revolutionize Payments

Mastercard Launches Crypto Partner Program to Transform Payments

• Mastercard has initiated a Crypto Partner Program with over 85 digital asset companies.
• The program focuses on building infrastructure for cross-border transfers and business-to-business payments using stablecoins.
• Annual stablecoin transfer volumes reached $27.6 trillion in 2025, surpassing traditional card networks.
• Stablecoin-linked card spending hit $4.5 billion in 2025, a 673% increase from the previous year.
• The Multi-Token Network (MTN) facilitates real-time settlement across multiple digital assets, with connections like JPMorgan Chase already established.

Mastercard’s new crypto initiative underscores the growing importance of stablecoins, as annual transfer volumes have surpassed traditional networks. This move positions Mastercard at the forefront of digital payment innovation.