Mastercard Joins Blockchain Security Standards Council Alongside Coinbase and Fireblocks

Mastercard has officially joined the Blockchain Security Standards Council (BSSC) as a charter-level member, marking a significant step in the integration of traditional finance with digital asset infrastructure. Represented by Claire Le Gal, the company will leverage its extensive experience in payments risk management to contribute to BSSC working groups focused on security and privacy guidelines.

The BSSC is a nonprofit consortium dedicated to creating audit frameworks for digital asset ecosystems. By joining existing members such as Coinbase, Fireblocks, and Anchorage Digital, Mastercard aims to address the challenge of fragmented security practices that currently hinder institutional capital. This partnership underscores the growing perception of blockchain as critical infrastructure, with Mastercard seeking to establish unified standards that foster trust and resilience in the evolving crypto and tokenized asset markets.

(Source：BeInCrypto)