Mastercard and MoonPay Forge Partnership to Mainstream Stablecoin Payments

Mastercard and MoonPay have announced a strategic partnership aimed at integrating stablecoin payments into the global financial ecosystem. This collaboration enables enterprises and fintechs to issue Mastercard-branded cards linked to users' stablecoin balances, allowing seamless conversion to fiat currency at over 150 million locations worldwide where Mastercard is accepted.

The initiative leverages API-driven infrastructure from Iron, a company acquired by MoonPay in March 2025, to facilitate stablecoin-powered transactions. This technology transforms crypto wallets into digital bank accounts, streamlining cross-border payments and enabling businesses to manage payouts and disbursements more efficiently. The solution is particularly beneficial for gig workers, contractors, and content creators who can now receive stablecoin-based payouts with greater ease.

MoonPay's extensive network, encompassing integrations with over 500 leading crypto platforms and reaching more than 100 million active users, positions the partnership to significantly impact the adoption of stablecoin payments globally. By combining Mastercard's trusted payment infrastructure with MoonPay's crypto expertise, the collaboration aims to deliver faster, more intuitive payment solutions for both merchants and consumers.

This partnership underscores the growing trend of integrating digital assets into traditional financial systems, reflecting a broader move towards embracing the efficiencies and programmability that stablecoins offer in modern commerce.