Mastercard Introduces Crypto Credential Pilot

As a researcher with extensive experience in the field of blockchain technology and digital payments, I am thrilled to see Mastercard’s latest innovation: the Mastercard Crypto Credential. This groundbreaking technology is set to revolutionize Bitcoin transactions by simplifying the process and making it more accessible to a wider audience.


Mastercard introduces “Mastercard Crypto Credentials”: a new feature allowing users to simplify Bitcoin transactions by using easy-to-remember aliases rather than lengthy and complex blockchain addresses.

— Mastercard News (@MastercardNews) May 29, 2024

At present, this pioneering technology can be utilized on the Bit2Me, Lirium, and Mercado Bitcoin platforms. This expansion offers enhanced security and convenience for blockchain transactions across Latin America and Europe.

This service can be used in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, France, and other countries, allowing users to carry out both international and domestic transactions in various currencies and across different blockchains. Foxbit and Lulubit are set to join this platform, broadening its reach to a larger consumer base.

The Mastercard Crypto Credential system checks transactions on blockchain networks to maintain security and adherence to verification rules. It verifies the suitability of recipient wallets, avoids accidental fund transfer, and facilitates regulatory compliance for international transactions.

After a user passes Mastercard’s verification process, they are issued an alias for facilitating fund transfers. When initiating a transaction, Mastercard checks the recipient’s alias and ensures their wallet is compatible with the specific digital asset or blockchain. If the recipient’s wallet fails to meet these requirements, the transaction will be halted, thereby preventing potential issues and losses.

Walter Pimenta, Mastercard’s executive vice president for product and engineering in Latin America and the Caribbean, emphasized that Mastercard is committed to advancing its technology, setting new standards, and forming strategic alliances to prioritize secure, easy-to-use payment solutions.

Mastercard is leading the charge for wider usage of digital assets by streamlining transactions and adhering to regulatory requirements.

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2024-05-29 19:48