Mastercard Launches Crypto Partner Program With Over 85 Firms Including Binance, PayPal and Ripple

Mastercard has launched a Crypto Partner Program linking more than 85 companies—including Binance, Circle, Ripple, Gemini, PayPal and Paxos—to its global payments infrastructure. The initiative connects blockchain and onchain tools to Mastercard's existing rails across over 200 countries, supporting cross-border transfers, business-to-business payments and worldwide payouts. The move mirrors Visa's stablecoin-focused efforts as major payment providers accelerate integration of digital assets.