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711 Mastercard Forms Strategic Alliances to Advance Blockchain Innovation in the Middle East

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The Fintech Times @ The Fintech Times · 12/22/2025 19:00 EDT

Mastercard Forms Strategic Alliances to Advance Blockchain Innovation in the Middle East

Mastercard entered into strategic alliances with the ADI Foundation, NEO PAY, and INFINIOS to expand stablecoin settlement and asset tokenization across the Middle East, bridging traditional finance with blockchain technology.

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