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Mastercard Launches First P2P Crypto Pilot with Mercado Bitcoin on May 29

May 29, 2024, 04:03 PM

Mastercard has announced the launch of its first peer-to-peer (P2P) pilot transaction using the Mastercard Crypto Credential on May 29, 2024. This new service allows users to send and receive cryptocurrency using a simple username instead of a traditional wallet address. The pilot program is available to users in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, France, and Guatemala, among other countries. Mastercard has partnered with the crypto exchange Mercado Bitcoin for this initiative. The service aims to simplify cryptocurrency transactions across various currencies and blockchains.