As of May 17, 2025, Mastercard has made significant strides in integrating stablecoins into mainstream payment systems through a partnership with MoonPay. This collaboration enables users to make purchases using stablecoins like USDC at over 150 million merchants worldwide that accept Mastercard. The initiative allows crypto wallets to issue virtual Mastercard-branded cards linked directly to users’ stablecoin balances, facilitating seamless real-world transactions.
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Mastercard's broader strategy includes partnerships with companies such as OKX, Nuvei, Circle, and Paxos to create a comprehensive ecosystem supporting stablecoin transactions. This ecosystem encompasses wallet integration, card issuance, merchant settlement, and on-chain remittances, aiming to make stablecoin usage as straightforward as traditional fiat currencies.
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The company's efforts are part of a larger move to bridge traditional finance with blockchain technology, enhancing global payments, remittances, and business transactions. Mastercard believes that stablecoins will serve as a bridge between fiat money and digital currencies, streamlining payments and commerce across the value chain.
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For visual representations of these developments, including images of the new stablecoin cards and related promotional materials, you can refer to the following sources:
MoonPay to enable stablecoin card payments
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These images provide a visual insight into the new stablecoin cards and the branding associated with this initiative.#MastercardStablecoinCards