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Global payment leader Mastercard welcomed five Blockchain startups to their ‘Start Path Blockchain and Digital Assets program’ as part of their efforts to introduce the technology to the finance sector. 
 According to Mastercard, the global engagement program is meant to “bridge the traditional financial ecosystem with the innovative solutions emerging in the blockchain spance.” 
<a href="https://www.mastercard.com/news/perspectives/featured-topics/fintech/kickstarting-the-next-generation-of-blockchain-payments/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.mastercard.com/news/perspectives/featured-topics/fintech/kickstarting-the-next-generation-of-blockchain-payments/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mastercard welcomed firms</a> like Kulipa, Parafin, peaq, Triangle, and Venly to their program with the intention to tackle specific issues through trials and use cases, including crypto payments, blockchain software, and decentralized networks. The program will focus on various currency formats, including regulated money, bank deposits, stablecoins, and CBDCs, to solve real-world problems. 
Mastercard prioritizes high-potential blockchain startups and selected firms get four months of collaboration, training, and access to Mastercard’s resources. Since 2014, Start Path program has aided over 400 startups in 54 countries. 
Mastercard’s recent initiatives include partnering with Kima for a DeFi credit card and forming an alliance with major banks for testing distributed ledger technology. They’ve also launched a debit card with cryptocurrency-to-fiat bridge functionality, expanding crypto usage in daily transactions. 
These moves showcase Mastercard’s strong presence in fintech and blockchain, driving innovation in digital payments and financial services. 
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Mastercard’s Start Path Adds 5 Blockchain Startups

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