MasterCard Set To Launch Crypto-Linked Payment Cards In Asia Pacific

In recent years, cryptocurrency has become highly popular. Also, thanks to innovative and secure blockchain technology, crypto payments have become a standard payment method worldwide. Now, things are looking to get even more convenient for people using cryptocurrency. MasterCard recently signed an agreement with several cryptocurrency services providers. Among them are Amber, BitKub, and Coinjar. And, their mission is to develop the first-ever crypto-linked MasterCard payment tools in the Asia Pacific region. Above all, these cards will allow customers living…

Mastercard And Island Pay To Launch First Central Bank Digital Currency Payment Card

Mastercard has collaborated with local payment service provider Island Pay to roll out prepaid cards for the Bahamians central bank digital currency (CBDC), named the Bahamians Sand Dollar. Under the initiative, Bahama citizens will have the option to convert the digital currency to the traditional Bahamians dollar easily, and vice versa, Mastercard said in an announcement today. The service will provide greater flexibility for Bahamians to conveniently pay for goods and services anywhere Mastercard is accepted, the announcement stated. Notably,…