Mastercard now supports settlement using stablecoins including USDC, RLUSD, PYUSD, USDG, USDP, and SoFiUSD. The upgrade enables weekend, holiday, and intraday settlement options across Master
Mastercard announced expanded settlement capabilities that allow partners to settle transactions using regulated stablecoins, fiat currencies, and intraday options. The rollout introduces weekend and holiday settlement across Mastercard’s global network, while supporting stablecoins including USDC, PYUSD, USDG, USDP, RLUSD, and SoFiUSD through participating financial institutions and payment providers.
https://twitter.com/coinbureau/status/2062049138158551371?s=20The new framework gives issuers and acquirers additional flexibility when settling card transactions. According to Mastercard, partners can choose traditional settlement methods or regulated stablecoin settlement depending on operational and liquidity requirements.
Supported stablecoins include Circle’s USDC, Paxos-issued PYUSD, USDG and USDP, Ripple’s RLUSD, and SoFiUSD. Mastercard said these assets will operate across multiple blockchain networks, including Ethereum, Solana, Polygon, Arbitrum, Base, XRPL, Canton, and Tempo.
Raj Dhamodharan, Executive Vice President of Blockchain and Digital Assets at Mastercard, said the expansion focuses on settlement utility where liquidity and timing remain important. He added that the network now supports settlement options designed for an always-on digital economy.
As the program launches, several institutions are preparing to support stablecoin settlement. Mastercard identified ARQ, CBW Bank, Cross River, Lead Bank, and Nuvei among the first participants in the United States and Latin America.
Álvaro Correa of ARQ said stablecoins have formed a core part of the company's infrastructure since inception. Meanwhile, Kash Razzaghi of Circle stated that organizations increasingly seek payment systems operating beyond traditional banking hours.
Cross River's Luca Cosentino noted growing demand for faster and more transparent settlement. Jackie Reses, CEO and co-founder of Lead Bank, said financial infrastructure increasingly operates on a continuous basis.
Nuvei CEO Phil Fayer added that the initiative expands settlement choices alongside existing payment rails.
The settlement upgrade follows Mastercard’s broader digital asset strategy across payments, settlement, and programmable financial services.
Peter Jonas of Paxos said regulated stablecoins can support more efficient settlement alongside existing systems. Jack McDonald, Senior Vice President of Stablecoins at Ripple, stated that RLUSD’s inclusion reflects growing demand for regulated stablecoins in financial infrastructure.
Mastercard said additional regions, partners, and regulated stablecoins are expected to join the framework as the rollout continues through 2026.
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