Mastercard and Thunes bring stablecoin payouts to the mainstream #
Mastercard has partnered with Thunes, a global payments infrastructure provider, to enable stablecoin-based cross-border payouts for businesses and consumers, according to the company’s official press release. The collaboration will allow users to receive payments in USDC and other regulated stablecoins through Mastercard’s network, bridging digital assets with traditional payment systems
The partnership integrates Thunes’ global payment rails with Mastercard’s blockchain and compliance capabilities, supporting near-instant, low-cost international transfers. The initiative is initially focused on emerging markets, where stablecoin payouts can improve financial inclusion and reduce dependency on slow, expensive remittance channels
Mastercard said the move aligns with its broader digital asset strategy, which includes the development of tokenized settlements and pilot programs for blockchain-based treasury solutions. For Thunes, the collaboration represents an opportunity to extend stablecoin interoperability to more partners across Africa, Asia, and Latin America.