A quiet revolution is unfolding in global 1 systems that once dominated payment processing are being replaced by blockchain-based infrastructures offering faster, cheaper, and borderless settlement. Mastercard, one of the world’s largest payment networks, is now at the center of this transition — with Ripple leading the technological upgrade. Ripple’s Partnership with Mastercard According to a report amplified by SMQKE on X, Ripple announced a pilot partnership with Mastercard , Gemini, and WebBank on November 5, 2 collaboration focuses on settling credit card transactions using RLUSD, Ripple’s U. S.
dollar–backed stablecoin, on the XRP 3 objective is to modernize Mastercard’s backend settlement system, reducing delays and improving transaction efficiency through 4 initiative marks the first time a major card network will test on-ledger stablecoin settlements at 5 also positions Ripple’s technology as a direct enabler of faster, compliant, and programmable money movement for financial 6 IS BEING UPGRADED TO RIPPLE Listen closely. 0 7 — SMQKE (@SMQKEDQG) November 5, 2025 Why RLUSD Matters Ripple launched RLUSD in December 2024 as a fully regulated stablecoin backed 1:1 by the 8 asset was designed for institutional use, offering stability, transparency, and regulatory 9 RLUSD on the XRP Ledger allows Mastercard and its partners to achieve near-instant settlement while maintaining compliance with 10 11 reducing reliance on multiple intermediaries, RLUSD transactions cut operational costs and eliminate traditional reconciliation 12 provides significant benefits for banks, merchants, and consumers 13 on the Digitization of Finance During a presentation highlighted in the same post, Andreessen Horowitz explained the structural shift underway in global finance.
“We are taking things like SWIFT or Visa or Mastercard,” he said, “and we’re upgrading them into digital equivalents which have names like Ripple or Yellowcard.” Horowitz emphasized that digital custodians and tokenized systems now form the new infrastructure for global commerce. “We need infrastructure to allow for the digitalization of finance and commerce,” he noted, citing Anchorage, Fireblocks, and Ripple as leading innovators in this 14 are on X, follow us to connect with us :- @TimesTabloid1 — TimesTabloid (@TimesTabloid1) June 15, 2025 His remarks reveal a clear pattern: established institutions are being re-engineered through blockchain to improve liquidity, transparency, and 15 Broader Market Implications This partnership signals Mastercard’s readiness to embrace blockchain settlement as a complement to its traditional 16 also reflects growing confidence in Ripple’s regulatory positioning and its capacity to provide enterprise-grade financial 17 further pointed out that tokenization extends beyond payments, referencing BlackRock’s interest in digital assets.
“We can take a money market fund from BlackRock,” he explained, “tokenize that, and make it available anywhere in the world 24×7.” That same principle now applies to Mastercard’s card settlements, which can soon operate continuously on blockchain rails through 18 conclusion, Mastercard’s pilot with Ripple represents a historic milestone for the digital asset 19 unites the stability of a global financial leader with the innovation of blockchain 20 Horowitz succinctly observed, traditional systems are being “upgraded into digital equivalents.” Ripple’s collaboration with Mastercard is a tangible example of that evolution—one that redefines how value moves across the world.
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