Mastercard (MA) said Wednesday its subsidiary Mastercard Transaction Services was granted a BitLicense by the New York State Department of Financial Services, allowing it to engage in virtual currency activities in the state.
New York's BitLicense framework establishes comprehensive requirements related to consumer protection, cybersecurity, financial integrity, and operational resilience, according to a statement.
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