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Kickstarting the next generation of blockchain payments
May 15, 2024
Five startups will join Mastercard’s Start Path Blockchain and Digital Assets program to explore how people and businesses use money to move value and solve real-world problems
Today, Mastercard features five startups from around the world The Blockchain and digital assets journey begins program to foster world-class user experiences and expand use cases that demonstrate the power of blockchain technology.
Blockchain and digital assets are already transforming financial services, expanding how people and businesses can use their money to move value. Digital assets are becoming increasingly prevalent, accelerating trade with trust and transparency.
Each currency format – from regulated money to bank deposits, to stablecoins and CBDCs – has a specific purpose, and Mastercard is connecting with industry experts and fintechs to explore differentiated use cases that can help solve real-world problems . Mastercard’s experience in payments innovation and building a global card-based payments network uniquely positions the company to connect these ecosystems with startups, fuel new solutions and create efficiencies in digital commerce experiences.
As part of its collaborative approach to innovation, Mastercard is exploring future use cases to scale new solutions with startups around the world. High-potential blockchain, digital assets and Web3 startups receive the opportunity for collaboration, tailored training and access to Mastercard’s customers and channels through the four-month virtual program. Since the program’s creation in 2014, Mastercard has supported more than 400 startups from 54 countries.
The following startups join Start Path to expand into new markets and scale blockchain innovation: