Last mentioned: Feb 26, 2026
Official U.S. Launch
The MetaMask Card goes live for users across 49 states, marking a major milestone for self-custodial payments.
Regulatory Filing Expansion
ConsenSys ramps up compliance efforts to meet U.S. state-level requirements, including New York's BitLicense.
Pilot Program Initiation
Mastercard and MetaMask begin initial testing of crypto-to-fiat spending in select international markets.
Mastercard and MetaMask have officially launched their self-custody crypto debit card across 49 U.S. states, including the strictly regulated New York market. The rollout follows a two-year pilot program aimed at bridging decentralized finance with traditional retail payments.
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