Binance and Ripple Join Mastercard’s Crypto Partner Program
Mastercard has added Binance and Ripple as inaugural partners to its Crypto Partner Program, the companies confirmed in recent updates. Binance announced its participation on X, while Ripple’s inclusion highlights a continued push by card networks to integrate crypto-native rails and token-based settlement options into mainstream payment flows.
Why it matters: the partnership could accelerate card-linked crypto spending, improve fiat-crypto on-ramps and potentially broaden utility for tokens like XRP in settlement or liquidity channels. For users, that may mean smoother conversions and new card products; for regulators and incumbents, it raises fresh questions about custody, compliance and how crypto assets are routed through traditional payment infrastructure.