The Cardano (ADA) Foundation has joined the Mastercard Crypto Partner Program. As part of the blockchain track, the Foundation plans to collaborate with Mastercard and other participating companies involved in payments and stablecoins on areas such as global money movement, B2B transactions, and payments. Meanwhile, Mastercard launched the program on March 11, 2026, with over 85 partners. Key players in the cryptocurrency and fintech industries, including Binance, Circle, Ripple, PayPal, and Paxos, have been participating since the early stages.