In an effort to combat fraudulent activities in the digital asset industry, Mastercard has recently unveiled a new Web3 solution. On April 29th Mastercard announced the “Mastercard Crypto Credential” solution. Significantly, it is designed to improve user verification standards and limit the opportunities for scammers in the digital asset space. Furthermore, the solution provides a secure way for Web3 and blockchain service providers to verify transactions between users per Mastercard’s standards. Let’s dive in!
Mastercard’s Web3 Solution: The Key to Unlocking Digital Asset Security
To improve digital asset security and minimize scammers’ opportunities, Mastercard has launched a new Web3 solution called “Mastercard Crypto Credential.” So, how will this work? As part of the solution, customers will receive a unique “Mastercard crypto credential identifier.” Ultimately, this identifier will enable users to quickly confirm if they are sending funds to a verified address that adheres to Mastercard’s guidelines.
Mastercard designed the solution to facilitate compliance by exchanging essential metadata to meet regulations. If a scammer manages to obtain a unique identifier, Mastercard can quickly revoke their verification if they are found to be involved in illegal activities.
Mastercard’s growing involvement in the crypto industry
Mastercard collaborated with several companies to develop their new Web3 solution. These include Bit2Me, Lirium, Mercado Bitcoin, and Uphold. Markedly, all of which provide cryptocurrency wallet services. The company also formed partnerships with Aptos Labs, Ava Labs, Polygon Labs, and The Solana Foundation to focus on blockchain technology.
In addition, Mastercard plans to use CipherTrace’s services. This includes CipherTrace Traveler to verify addresses and support Travel Rule compliance for cross-border transactions.
Mastercard has been gradually increasing its involvement in the cryptocurrency industry over the past few years. We can’t wait to see what happens next!
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Emily Neale
Emily is from the UK, currently living in Dubai. She’s fallen in love with web3 for its potential, innovation, and the opportunity it provides to connect with others around the world. Emily enjoys travel, reading, and good food.
