Mastercard Works With Startups to Ease Use of Cryptocurrencies

Mastercard Inc. is looking to make it easier for consumers to buy, spend and hold cryptocurrencies.

Startups focused on crypto and digital assets will now be able to join Mastercard’s Start Path program, which gives fledgling companies access to the network’s executives and technology to help them grow, Mastercard said Tuesday in a statement. Seven crypto-focused startups have joined the program so far, including Uphold and Domain Money, which are building investment platforms for digital assets.