Gate has officially joined the Mastercard Crypto Partner Program, a global initiative aimed at connecting blockchain infrastructure with traditional payment systems and accelerating crypto adoption in real-world transactions.
Started in March 2026, the Mastercard program brings together crypto platforms, payment providers, and financial institutions to build a unified framework for digital asset payments. The focus spans stablecoin settlement, cross-border transfers, fiat on and off ramps, and crypto-linked payment cards designed for everyday use.
Gate is now an official Mastercard Crypto Credential partner.
Cross-border payments, stablecoin settlement, and fiat-crypto on/off ramps. On-chain assets are now closer to real-world finance than ever.
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— Gate (@Gate) April 30, 2026
Program targets stablecoin and cross-border payment integration
The initiative is structured to support real-world payment use cases where blockchain can improve speed, cost, and transparency. Key areas include enterprise payments, remittances, and settlement systems that rely increasingly on stablecoins and tokenized value transfer.
As part of the programme, Gate will contribute its digital asset infrastructure to help develop compliant payment solutions across these categories. The exchange will focus on bridging onchain systems with traditional financial rails, with an emphasis on cross-border settlement and business-to-business payments.
Stablecoin usage is expected to play a central role, particularly in regions where traditional payment corridors remain slow or expensive. The program is designed to test how blockchain-based payment flows can operate alongside existing banking systems without disrupting compliance standards.
Gate strengthens regulated push into payments infrastructure
Gate said its participation will be backed by its regulated presence across multiple jurisdictions, including licenses and authorisations in regions such as Malta, Italy, Gibraltar, and the Bahamas. These approvals are positioned as part of its broader effort to expand into a compliant global financial infrastructure.
The collaboration marks another step in Gate’s shift from a trading-focused platform toward payment and settlement infrastructure. By joining Mastercard’s ecosystem, the exchange is aligning itself with traditional payment networks as crypto moves deeper into mainstream financial systems.
Meanwhile, Mastercard, in collaboration with blockchain infrastructure provider Polygon Labs and payments platform Mercuryo, has expanded its Crypto Credential program to support self-custody wallets.
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