Mastercard and JPMorgan to Bring B2B payments on Blockchain

As a seasoned crypto investor with over two decades of experience under my belt, I find this partnership between Mastercard and JPMorgan to be a monumental step forward in the evolution of digital payments. Having witnessed the rise and fall of numerous crypto projects, I’ve learned that collaboration is often the key to success.


Mastercard (MA) has linked its Multi-Token Network (MTN), a blockchain technology, with JPMorgan’s (JPM) revamped digital assets platform, Kinexys (previously known as JPM Coin). This partnership is designed to enhance cross-border business-to-business (B2B) transactions. The objective is to provide increased transparency, expedite settlements, and minimize delays caused by time zones.

In the heart of 2023, Mastercard introduced the MTN (Multi-Token Network) as a space to delve into digital representations of bank deposits, stablecoins, and central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). Partnering with Kinexys Digital Payments, Mastercard aims to redefine the realm of tokenized foreign exchange (FX), an area experiencing rapid expansion within the context of blockchain-driven real-world asset uses. Tokenized FX offers swift, around-the-clock payment solutions designed to tackle issues associated with cross-border transactions.

By early 2025, Kinexys intends to debut tokenized transactions for U.S. dollars and euros in foreign exchange payments. Afterward, they aim to extend this service to other currencies. This venture aligns with broader industry initiatives like Project Guardian by the Monetary Authority of Singapore, where JPMorgan plays a significant role.

By integrating their systems, Mastercard’s MTN and Kinexys customers can now handle Business-to-Business (B2B) transactions using a single API, simplifying the process of international digital trade.

According to Naveen Mallela, who is a co-leader at Kinexys within JPMorgan, our offerings have the potential to fundamentally change the digital marketplace landscape by effortlessly connecting commercial bank payment systems with online marketplaces.

Raj Dhamodharan, Mastercard’s Executive Vice President for Blockchain and Digital Assets, emphasized the partnership’s potential. He stated that by merging MTN’s connectivity with Kinexys Digital Payments, we can achieve quicker settlement times and explore new applications, utilizing the unique strengths of both entities.

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2024-11-21 20:52