A Cardano executive has set the crypto world buzzing after teasing a potential partnership with Mastercard, sparking speculation that the payments giant could be integrating Cardano’s blockchain for settlement or identity solutions. In a recent interview, the executive hinted at “exploratory talks” with Mastercard, though no formal agreement has been announced . The news comes just weeks after Midnight—Cardano’s privacy sidechain—launched its mainnet, which includes confidential computing features that align with Mastercard’s focus on data privacy and regulatory compliance . #Cardano #ADA #Mastercard #Partnership #CryptoNews #crypto #defi #web3 #Payments #Midnight