#MastercardStablecoinCards Mastercard's Stablecoin Initiatives

Partnership with MoonPay: Mastercard has teamed up with MoonPay to enable users to spend stablecoins such as USDC at over 150 million merchants worldwide. This collaboration allows crypto wallets to issue virtual Mastercard-branded cards linked directly to users' stablecoin balances, facilitating real-time conversions to local currencies during transactions .

Integration with Stables: Australian fintech startup Stables has launched a virtual Mastercard that allows users to spend stablecoins both online and in-store via Apple Pay and Google Pay. Initially rolled out in Australia, the service has expanded into Europe, offering users the ability to off-ramp stablecoins into over 30 local currencies and send funds to bank accounts or mobile wallets .

Collaborations with Crypto Platforms: Mastercard is also partnering with major crypto platforms like MetaMask, Kraken, Gemini, Bybit, Crypto.com, Binance, Monavate, and Bleap. These collaborations aim to enable users to earn rewards, make payments, and spend stablecoins through traditional cards at Mastercard-accepting merchants globally .