Mastercard has included Canton in its list of blockchain networks that will support its expanding stablecoin settlement system. The update is part of a wider plan to improve how card transactions are settled across different payment rails, including fiat, intraday, weekend, holiday, and on-chain systems.
.@Mastercard names @CantonNetwork among supported networks for regulated stablecoin settlement as it expands card settlement across fiat and on-chain rails.
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Blockchain networks included in new settlement system
The company said the new system is designed to give banks, issuers, and payment partners more flexibility in how they process and settle transactions across its global network.
Canton is listed alongside other major blockchains such as Ethereum, Solana, Polygon, Arbitrum, Base, and XRPL. Mastercard also confirmed support for stablecoins including USDC, PYUSD, USDG, USDP, RLUSD, and SoFiUSD.
This setup allows different financial players to choose the network or stablecoin that best fits their needs. It also reduces reliance on a single system, which can help improve speed, cost efficiency, and cross-border payment flows.
Mastercard Expands Stablecoin Settlement Trials in US and Latin America
Mastercard said stablecoin settlement will help improve cross-border payments, liquidity management, and treasury operations. It added that USDC is already being used in early settlement tests in select markets.
The company stressed that stablecoin settlement is not replacing existing systems. Instead, it will work alongside traditional payment methods to give users more options.
The first phase of the rollout will focus on the United States and Latin America, with more regions expected to follow through 2026. Several financial firms, including Cross River, Lead Bank, Nuvei, and others, are expected to support the early rollout.
Canton gains role in institutional payment plans
Canton’s inclusion is important because it places the network within Mastercard’s regulated digital asset strategy for settlement infrastructure. While the announcement does not confirm live integration, it shows that Canton is part of Mastercard’s future settlement roadmap.
Mastercard said the goal is to combine blockchain efficiency with existing security systems, fraud protection, and dispute processes already used in its global network.
The company added that the expansion shows demand for faster and more flexible settlement options in global payments.
As the rollout continues, Mastercard is expected to expand both the number of supported blockchains and regulated stablecoins.
Notably, Canton Network has approved CIP-0114, introducing a new Digital Asset Treasury (DAT) framework designed to attract institutional capital and expand long-term participation in Canton Coin.
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