Mastercard Taps MoonPay to Simplify Stablecoin Payments for 150M Businesses Globally

By: bitcoin ethereum news|2025/05/16 05:30:07

Mastercard will roll out new crypto card solutions for stablecoin off-ramp payment with its latest collaboration with MoonPay. Mastercard’s intentions have been clear from the start: it wants to deepen its presence in the digital asset industry. Today, that foray continued with a new collaboration with crypto payment solution MoonPay. In a Thursday press release, Mastercard’s latest partner, Moonpay, announced that it will work closely with the card giant to simplify stablecoin payments. The new linkup will make crypto payments seamlessly available to 150 million businesses globally. Mastercard to Leverage MoonPay for Stablecoin Payment Mastercard recently disclosed that it is developing a blockchain-based protocol to facilitate crypto transactions among retail and institutional users. The initiative would simplify on-ramp and off-ramp payments, with the firm likening it to a Venmo or Zelle-like system. Today, it aims to make stablecoin payments available to millions of users globally. At the center of this new initiative is MoonPay’s Iron technology, an infrastructure platform that provides stablecoin payment APIs, allowing merchants and fintechs to integrate rails for swift crypto payments. Notably, MoonPay acquired the firm in March 2025. MoonPay stressed that the integration will give every crypto wallet instant access to virtual Mastercards for stablecoin-powered transactions. Meanwhile, stablecoin adoption has continued to swell as traditional finance acknowledges the crypto’s potency in several applications, including payments. The fiat-pegged digital asset sector has grown to a $245 billion industry amid increasing traction. In 2024, stablecoin transfer volume reached $27.6 trillion, trouncing the combined volume of Visa and Mastercard. Easing Stablecoin Regulation Meanwhile, two stablecoin bills recently gained Congress approval as the United States facilitates efforts to create a regulatory framework. The STABLE Act and GENIUS Act could soon be passed into law pending the decision from the full House floor. However, it bears mentioning that the GENIUS Act recently faced a major hurdle in Congress. In the meantime, the stablecoin industry still has hovering uncertainties around its classification. While the US Securities and Exchange Commission has attempted to classify the currency as non-security, its exemption of algorithmic stablecoins failed to clear the lingering doubts. Nonetheless, the regulator recently dropped charges against PayPal’s stablecoin (PYUSD), reflecting its friendly disposition towards the sector. DisClamier: This content is informational and should not be considered financial advice. The views expressed in this article may include the author’s personal opinions and do not reflect The Crypto Basic opinion. Readers are encouraged to do thorough research before making any investment decisions. The Crypto Basic is not responsible for any financial losses. Source: https://thecryptobasic.com/2025/05/15/mastercard-taps-moonpay-to-simplify-stablecoin-payments-for-150m-businesses-globally/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mastercard-taps-moonpay-to-simplify-stablecoin-payments-for-150m-businesses-globally

On March 4, 2026, DDC Enterprise Limited (NYSE American: DDC) today announced preliminary, unaudited full-year financial performance for the year ended December 31, 2025. The company expects to achieve record revenue and record positive adjusted EBITDA, primarily driven by continued growth in its core consumer food business and overall margin improvement. The final audited financial report is expected to be released in mid-April 2026.

2025 Full-Year Financial Highlights

Revenue: Expected to be between $39 million and $41 million, reaching a new company high.

Organic Growth: Excluding the impact of the company's strategic contraction of its U.S. operations, core revenue is expected to grow 11% to 17% year over year.

Gross Profit Margin: Expected to be between 28% and 30%, reflecting continued operational efficiency improvements.

Adjusted EBITDA: The company expects to achieve a positive full-year result in 2025, a significant improvement from a $3.5 million loss in 2024, mainly due to rigorous cost controls and a higher-margin sales mix.

Core Consumer Food Business Performance

In 2025, DDC's core consumer food business maintained strong operational performance.

The company also disclosed Core Consumer Food Business Adjusted EBITDA, a metric that further excludes costs related to its Bitcoin reserve strategy and non-cash fair value adjustments related to its Bitcoin holdings from adjusted EBITDA to more accurately reflect the core business performance.

In 2025, Core Consumer Food Business Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be between $5.5 million and $6 million.

Bitcoin Reserve Update

In the first half of 2025, DDC initiated a long-term Bitcoin accumulation strategy, holding Bitcoin as its primary reserve asset.

As of December 31, 2025: The company holds 1,183 BTC.

As of February 28, 2026: Holdings increased to 2,118 BTC

Today's additional purchase of 65 BTC brings the company's total holdings to 2,183 BTC

DDC Founder, Chairman, and CEO Norma Chu stated, "We are proud to have closed 2025 with record revenue and positive adjusted EBITDA, demonstrating the steady growth of the company's consumer food business and the ongoing improvement in profitability. We are building a disciplined, growth-oriented food platform and strategically allocating capital to Bitcoin assets with a long-term view, aligning with our core beliefs. We believe that this dual-track model of 'Steady Consumer Business + Strategic Bitcoin Reserve' will help DDC create lasting long-term value for shareholders."

Adjusted EBITDA Definition
For the full year 2025, the company defines "Adjusted EBITDA" (a non-GAAP financial measure) as: Net income / (loss) excluding the following items:· Interest expense· Taxes· Foreign exchange gains/losses· Long-lived asset impairment· Depreciation and amortization· Non-cash fair value changes related to financial instruments (including Bitcoin holdings)· Stock-based compensation

About DDC Enterprise Limited

DDC Enterprise Limited (NYSE: DDC) is actively implementing its corporate Bitcoin Treasury strategy while continuing to strengthen its position as a leading global Asian food platform.

The company has established Bitcoin as a core reserve asset and is executing a prudent, long-oriented accumulation strategy. While expanding its portfolio of food brands, DDC is gradually becoming one of the public company pioneers in integrating Bitcoin into its corporate financial architecture.

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DDC Enterprise Limited Announces 2025 Unaudited Preliminary Financial Performance: Record Revenue Achieved, Bitcoin Treasury Grows to 2183 Coins