Bahamas launches the first digital currency-linked debit card
The Bahamas launched the Sand Dollar as it sought to insulate its financial system against the constant disruptions that occur whenever the country experiences a natural disaster.
Latest Mastercard News
Will Mastercard support BSV?
Mastercard announced that they will directly support select digital currencies in their network–BSV should meet their listing criteria.
Mastercard launches CBDC test platform
MasterCard launched a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) test platform that allows users to simulate the issuance, distribution, and exchange of CBDCs
Here’s the problem with digital currency debit cards
Digital currency debit and credit cards are not what the world needs to catalyze digital currency adoption, Patrick Thompson writes.
Mastercard exec implicated in illegal Wirecard transactions
The executive was allegedly involved in a sophisticated money laundering operation with links to disgraced payments firm Wirecard.
US agencies seek digital currency experts
The Boston Fed’s job listing is the latest digital currency-related job offering to come from a government agency in the United States.
Indacoin adds Bitcoin SV support to enable easy access in nearly 170 countries
Indacoin announces support of Bitcoin SV (BSV), enabling BSV to be purchased with Visa & Mastercard payment cards through their global fiat-to-crypto exchange platform and partner network.
MasterCard CEO explains why the company exited the Libra Association
The credit card giant admits it didn’t understand Libra’s business model or financial plans.
Weekly update: Important developments in cryptocurrency space Nov 16, 2019
It’s been another productive week for the cryptocurrency space with activity and progress being shown across the globe.
Ex-Facebook Libra backer Mastercard comes clean, explains why it dropped out
With Facebook Libra not ready to be a part of a global financial network, Mastercard felt it needed to bow out of the project.
Mastercard, Visa invest in fintech Plaid
The two credit card companies are hoping to make payment systems more secure by investing in the blockchain unicorn.
Globitex becomes the first Crypto business to join MasterCard’s program
The Latvian cryptocurrency exchange hopes to gain a new level of banking respect by being associated with MasterCard.
