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Mastercard Incorporated (MA) has formed partnerships with Fiserv and Chainlink to enhance access to cryptocurrencies and stablecoins through its global payment network. This initiative will enable over 150 million merchants to utilize the new FIUSD stablecoin for payments and settlements.
The collaboration with Chainlink allows more than 3 billion cardholders to purchase cryptocurrency directly on-chain, linking fiat-to-crypto conversions with smart contract execution. This dual approach positions Mastercard as a transaction layer connecting traditional finance with blockchain, particularly important as regulatory clarity evolves.
Year-to-date, MA shares have increased by 5.6%, compared to the industry growth of 4.1%.
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