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Chainlink has formed a multifaceted alliance with Mastercard to expand crypto access for 3 billion cardholders. Swapper Finance, Zerohash, Shift4 Payments, and XSwap back the Chainlink-Mastercard alliance.  Chainlink (LINK), a leading decentralized Oracle network, has unveiled a strategic partnership with Mastercard. This integration marks the growing convergence between the traditional and decentralized finance sectors.  Chainlink and Mastercard Expand Global Crypto Payments Chainlink disclosed in a press release that the partnership with Mastercard allows 3 billion cardholders access to cryptocurrency. Both Chainlink and Mastercard will provide their expertise to enable the growth of the on-chain payment push. Chainlink will provide its secure interoperability infrastructure. The decentralized oracle network verifies and synchronizes key transaction details to enable Mastercard holders to access crypto directly on-chain.  On the other hand, Mastercard will contribute its expertise as a trusted global payments network. The partnership’s goal is to remove the long-standing barriers that have kept mainstream users from accessing the on-chain economy.  Through the partnership, over 3 billion Mastercard users can purchase crypto directly on-chain through the Swapper Finance platform. Other backers of this initiative include Zerohash, Shift4 Payments, and XSwap. Swapper Finance acts as the user-facing interface for this new initiative, leveraging XSwap, the leading DEX built out of the Chainlink ecosystem. ZeroHash provides the on-chain service and core compliance. The platform enables access to liquidity needed to convert fiat into crypto with seamless smart contract execution.   XSwap sources liquidity from decentralized exchanges like the Uniswap protocol, enabling the final execution of swaps on-chain. Shift4 enables seamless card processing. These technologies have combined to create a unified, compliant, and intuitive user experience that brings crypto access directly to mainstream payment cardholders. “In coming together with Chainlink, we’re unlocking a secure and innovative way to revolutionize on-chain commerce and drive the broader adoption of crypto assets,”…

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