Cardano Foundation joins Mastercard Crypto Partner Program

The Cardano Foundation has joined the Mastercard Crypto Partner Program. As part of the blockchain track, the foundation plans to work with Mastercard and other participating companies in payments and stablecoins on global money movement, B2B transactions and payments. Mastercard launched the program on March 11, 2026, with more than 85 partners. Key companies from the crypto and fintech industries, including Binance, Circle, Ripple, PayPal and Paxos, have participated since the outset.