Mastercard is bringing Fiserv’s brand-new stablecoin to its global payments network, as cryptocurrency adoption picks up steam across traditional finance. The companies said Tuesday they would issue stablecoin-linked cards for shared customers and enable merchants to settle with Mastercard using Fiserv’s new stablecoin FIUSD,

Mastercard Incorporated MA appears well-equipped to navigate the potential disruption posed by stablecoins. Although major retailers such as Walmart and Amazon are considering launching their own stablecoins to reduce dependence on traditional payment networks and avoid interchange fees,