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The hashtag #MastercardStablecoinCards refers to a potential initiative or product from Mastercard that connects payment cards with stablecoins, a type of digital currency whose value is tied to a stable asset (such as the US dollar).

Here’s a simplified explanation:

What are Mastercard cards linked to stablecoins?

They are payment cards issued by Mastercard or in collaboration with its partners, used like any regular card, but they withdraw funds from a digital wallet containing stablecoins such as:

USDC (the digital dollar issued by Circle)

USDT (Tether)

or other stable digital currencies.

What are the benefits?

Payment in digital currencies: Allows you to pay at any merchant that accepts Mastercard, even if your funds are in stablecoins.

Instant conversion: Stablecoins are converted to local currency (like dollars or euros) at the moment of payment.

Leveraging blockchain: Such as reducing international transfer fees, speed, and transparency.

Why is Mastercard interested in this technology?

Expansion in financial technology (FinTech).

Support for reliable and regulated digital currencies.

Providing innovative payment solutions that align with blockchain advancements.