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Global payments giant Mastercard has officially extended its hand to XRP (Ripple), recognizing its innovative cross-border payment technology as it seeks to lead the next-generation digital payments market, signaling a potential shift in the global financial infrastructure.
According to investment-focused media outlet FXLeaders on March 12 (local time), Mastercard acknowledged Ripple’s expanding role in international payments and has officially included Ripple in its cryptocurrency partner program. Mastercard praised Ripple’s contributions to the global advancement of digital payments and its extensive experience in cross-border transactions as the background behind the decision.
This innovative partner program includes more than 85 major cryptocurrency companies, fintech firms, and financial institutions, including Solana (SOL), Aptos (APT), PayPal, OKX, and Circle, alongside Ripple. Together, they plan to develop a new generation of payment solutions by combining Mastercard’s vast global card infrastructure with the speed and programmability inherent in blockchain technology.
In particular, Ripple has already processed over $100 billion in transactions across more than 60 markets, building a solid reputation and trust in the cross-border payments sector. Through this partnership, Mastercard intends to actively identify and support practical applications of blockchain technology in real-world use cases, including business-to-business transfers, institutional payouts, and international remittances.
Mastercard expressed confidence that digital assets have moved beyond the experimental stage and entered a new phase of practical adoption, and plans to provide an integrated platform where partners can continue product development and discussions. Ripple also responded that digital assets are rapidly evolving into practical tools that support real-world financial applications, emphasizing that close collaboration across the entire ecosystem is essential to fully realize blockchain innovation.
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