Mastercard announced co-branded card partnerships with Crypto.com and Kraken, while Visa explored stablecoin integration, marking major industry shifts.
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Updated Aug 28
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What happened
Mastercard announced co-branded card partnerships with Crypto.com and Kraken, while Visa explored stablecoin integration, marking major industry shifts.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Visa Inc. and Mastercard are both adopting stablecoin technology as of August 13, 2026.Sub-event
- Kraken and OKX announce partnerships with Mastercard to integrate their platforms, enabling cardholders to buy crypto on-chain and supporting stablecoin use for merchants.Sub-event
- Major financial institutions like Amex, Mastercard, and PayPal are expanding their presence into the cryptocurrency market.Sub-event
Major financial players announced multiple partnerships regarding co-branded cards and stablecoin integration.1 source
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The entities involved
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Crypto.com
cryptocurrency exchange company based in Singapore
Nothing else this week.
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Kraken
russian darknet market
Nothing else this week.
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Visa Inc.
American multinational financial services corporation
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Mastercard
American multinational financial services corporation
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