Mastercard, R3 to Develop Blockchain Cross-Border Payments Platform

The card giant is to develop a blockchain-powered cross-border payments platform in partnership with enterprise-focused blockchain firm R3.

Mastercard Joins Blockchain-Powered Trade Finance Consortium Marco Polo

Mastercard has joined the Marco Polo trade finance consortium founded by blockchain startup R3 and fintech firm TradeIX.

Mastercard to Tackle Fashion Fakes with Blockchain Tracking Solution

Mastercard is to demo a new blockchain-based product tracking solution during an upcoming showcase of women fashion designers.

Mastercard Is Building a Team to Develop Crypto, Wallet Projects

Payments giant Mastercard is seeking to hire several blockchain execs to lead cryptocurrency and digital wallet projects.

Concerns Over Facebook Data Use Derailed at Least 3 Crypto Partnerships

Philosophical disagreements with crypto experts have slowed the development of Facebook's GlobalCoin, sources say.

Report: Uber, PayPal, Visa to Back Facebook’s GlobalCoin Cryptocurrency

Visa, Mastercard, PayPal and Uber are all backing Facebook's new cryptocurrency, according to the Wall Street Journal.

Accenture’s New Blockchain App Lets Users Tip ‘Sustainable’ Producers

Accenture has announced a prototype blockchain-based supply chain app designed to reward business practices that conserve natural resources.

Mastercard Patent Filing Outlines Way to Anonymize Crypto Transactions

Payments giant Mastercard claims to have developed a new way of keeping cryptocurrency transactions private using intermediary addresses.

Mastercard Patent Hints at Plan for Multi-Currency Blockchains

A new Mastercard patent outlines how a permissioned blockchain can store multiple types of transaction info, including with different currencies.