Global payment company Mastercard and African stablecoin exchange Yellow Card have formed a strategic partnership to innovate stablecoin payments in the Eastern Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EEMEA) region, PR Newswire reported. The two companies plan to drive stablecoin payment innovation in four key areas: cross-border transfers, B2B settlements, digital loyalty ecosystems, and financial management, while collaborating with banks and regulatory authorities to implement compliant stablecoin pilot solutions.