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BitLicense
Coverage of BitLicense in the Nexus archive.
Mastercardorganization2New Yorkplace1blockchain-based settlement systemstopic1digital asset business activitytopic1New York State Department of Financial Servicesorganization1Mastercard Transaction Services (U.S.) LLCorganization1BVNKorganization1Jorn Lambertperson1Stablecoinstopic1Cryptocurrencytopic1
- Mastercard secures New York BitLicense for crypto operations
Mastercard has obtained a New York BitLicense, enabling it to legally operate in the state's digital asset market. The company is expanding its blockchain-based settlement systems as part of its broader crypto strategy.
- Mastercard Secures New York BitLicense to Advance Digital Asset Strategy
Mastercard has obtained a BitLicense from New York's financial regulator, enabling it to expand into digital asset activities like stablecoin infrastructure and blockchain payments. The approval follows its $1.8 billion acquisition of stablecoin firm BVNK and aligns with its strategy to integrate crypto into mainstream finance.