[Mastercard Obtains New York BitLicense, Advancing Stablecoin and Digital Payment Infrastructure Development] According to a report by Jinse Finance, on May 27, Mastercard announced that its subsidiary, Mastercard Transaction Services (America.) LLC, has obtained a BitLicense from the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS), allowing it to conduct digital asset activities in New York. Mastercard stated that this license will support its efforts to advance stablecoins, tokenized deposits, and blockchain payment and settlement infrastructure. (CoinDesk)