#MastercardStablecoinCards Mastercard is significantly advancing the integration of stablecoins into everyday financial transactions through strategic partnerships and innovative solutions.

🪙 Mastercard & Stables: Pioneering Stablecoin Payments

In collaboration with Australian fintech startup Stables, Mastercard has introduced a virtual prepaid card that enables users to spend stablecoins like USDC seamlessly across its global network.

Asia-Pacific Launch: In 2023, Stables launched the first stablecoin-only wallet in the APAC region, allowing users to convert stablecoins into fiat currency and spend them anywhere Mastercard is accepted, both online and in-store.

European Expansion: By mid-2024, Stables expanded into Europe, leveraging its Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) license to offer contactless payments via Apple Pay and Google Pay across Mastercard’s merchant network.

This partnership simplifies the use of stablecoins for