#MastercardStablecoinCards

Mastercard has made significant strides in integrating stablecoins into its payment network, with initiatives launched in 2025 to facilitate the use of these digital currencies in global transactions. Here is an updated summary based on the latest information:Key Updates on Mastercard Stablecoin CardsGlobal Capabilities Launch for Stablecoins (April 2025):On April 28, 2025, Mastercard announced a comprehensive approach ("360 degrees") to support transactions with stablecoins, from digital wallets to acceptance at points of sale. This includes:Issuing cards and enabling wallets: Partnerships with companies like MetaMask, Kraken, Gemini, Bybit, Crypto.com, Binance, Monavate, and Bleap allow consumers to use stablecoins at over 150 million merchants that accept Mastercard globally.Merchant acceptance: Collaborations with Nuvei, Circle (issuer of USDC), and Paxos (issuer of USDP and PYUSD) enable merchants to receive payments directly in stablecoins, regardless of the consumer's payment method.Withdrawals to bank accounts: Mastercard Move allows the conversion of stablecoins into fiat currency and transfer to traditional bank accounts.