Mastercard Secures New York BitLicense
Credit card giant Mastercard (NYSE: $MA) has secured a BitLicense from the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS).
$BTC The license gives the company approval to operate digital asset activities under one of the strictest crypto regulatory frameworks in the U.S., including in financial centre New York City.Mastercard said in a news release that the BitLicense will help its push into blockchain-based payments and settlement infrastructure.
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