Mastercard will enable banks on its payment network to offer crypto services

On Monday, Mastercard announced that the company has signed a deal with crypto firm Bakkt to make cryptocurrency options available to banks and merchants across its payments network. Banks on Mastercard’s global payments network will be able to offer crypto rewards on debit and credit cards and reward points on purchases like hotels or airlines…

MasterCard launches new Start Path cryptocurrency and blockchain program

MasterCard has launched a new Start Path global startup engagement program committed to assisting rapidly developing blockchain, digital assets and cryptocurrency firms. The declaration came as a continuation of digital assets work. 7 startups have already become a member of the program. They, along with MasterCard, look to accelerate and expand innovation around digital asset…