{"id":30771,"date":"2024-05-15T21:56:19","date_gmt":"2024-05-15T21:56:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/crowdfundjunction.com\/blog\/mastercard-expands-blockchain-accelerator-program-with-five-new-startups\/"},"modified":"2024-05-15T21:56:19","modified_gmt":"2024-05-15T21:56:19","slug":"mastercard-expands-blockchain-accelerator-program-with-five-new-startups","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/crowdfundjunction.com\/blog\/mastercard-expands-blockchain-accelerator-program-with-five-new-startups\/","title":{"rendered":"Mastercard expands blockchain accelerator program with five new startups"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>(Originally posted on : CoinJournal: Latest Crypto News, Altcoin News and Cryptocurrency Comparison )<\/b><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"post-article-image  -mt-24  mb-8  lg:-mt-32  rounded  overflow-hidden\">\n<picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/imagecache\/2023\/03\/06_Featured_Image-2-2-1-smartcrop-750x375.webp\" type=\"image\/webp\" media=\"(min-width: 750px)\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/imagecache\/2023\/03\/06_Featured_Image-2-2-1-smartcrop-363x181.webp\" type=\"image\/webp\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/imagecache\/2023\/03\/06_Featured_Image-2-2-1-smartcrop-750x375.jpg\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" media=\"(min-width: 750px)\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/imagecache\/2023\/03\/06_Featured_Image-2-2-1-smartcrop-363x181.jpg\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"\/>\n<\/picture>                    <\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Mastercard expands Start Path program, adds 5 blockchain startups.<\/li>\n<li>The Start Path program showcases Mastercard\u2019s leadership in fintech innovation<\/li>\n<li>Selected startups shall receive bespoke training and collaboration opportunities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Mastercard, the global fintech giant, has announced the addition of five new startups to its Start Path Blockchain and Digital Assets program that aims to explore future use cases and scale new solutions by collaborating with startups worldwide.<\/p>\n<p>The move underscores Mastercard\u2019s commitment to fostering innovation in <a href=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/news\/tag\/blockchain\/\">blockchain<\/a> and digital payments.<\/p>\n<h2>Diverse cohort joins Mastercard\u2019s accelerator program<\/h2>\n<p>The latest cohort joining Mastercard\u2019s Start Path program represents a diverse range of innovative companies in the blockchain and digital assets space.<\/p>\n<p>Among the newcomers are Kulipa, a crypto payment and card issuer; Parafin, a blockchain software firm; peaq, a decentralized physical infrastructure network (DePin) provider; Triangle, a data platform; and <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/Venly_io\/status\/1790732658042929283\">Venly<\/a>, a blockchain developer.<\/p>\n<p>These startups were carefully selected based on their high potential to drive innovation in blockchain, digital assets, and Web3 technologies.<\/p>\n<h2>Mastercard continues to lead in Fintech and blockchain payments<\/h2>\n<p>Mastercard\u2019s Start Path program offers selected startups a unique opportunity for collaboration, bespoke training, and access to Mastercard\u2019s extensive network of customers and channels.<\/p>\n<p>Over the course of a four-month program, participants will work closely with Mastercard experts to refine their solutions and explore differentiated use cases aimed at addressing real-world problems in the fintech and payments landscape.<\/p>\n<p>Mastercard\u2019s foray into blockchain and digital assets is part of its broader strategy to stay at the forefront of innovation in the fintech industry.<\/p>\n<p>Through initiatives like the Start Path program, Mastercard has supported over 400 startups in 54 countries since its launch in 2014. By collaborating with industry experts and fintechs, Mastercard aims to drive the adoption of blockchain and digital payment solutions globally.<\/p>\n<p>Recent partnerships and initiatives underscore Mastercard\u2019s commitment to innovation in the fintech space.<\/p>\n<p>The collaboration with Israeli fintech firm Kima to develop a \u201cDeFi credit card\u201d highlights Mastercard\u2019s interest in marrying decentralized finance protocols with traditional banking services.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, the alliance formed with leading U.S. banking giants to test distributed ledger technology for banking settlements demonstrates Mastercard\u2019s dedication to exploring new technologies to enhance financial infrastructure.<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-meta\">\n<hr class=\"mb-6\"\/>\n<h6 class=\"text-3xl  mb-4  text-green-300\">Share this article<\/h6>\n<hr class=\"mb-6\"\/>\n<h6 class=\"text-3xl  mb-4  text-green-300\">Categories<\/h6>\n<hr class=\"mb-6\"\/>\n<h6 class=\"text-3xl  mb-4  text-green-300\">Tags<\/h6>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/news\/mastercard-expands-blockchain-accelerator-program-with-five-new-startups\/\">Source link <\/a><br \/>\n<br \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>(Originally posted on : CoinJournal: Latest Crypto News, Altcoin News and Cryptocurrency Comparison ) Mastercard expands Start Path program, adds 5 blockchain startups. The Start Path program showcases Mastercard\u2019s leadership in fintech innovation Selected startups shall receive bespoke training and collaboration opportunities. 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