Credit card giant Mastercard to open up network to cryptocurrencies

Credit card giant Mastercard to open up network to cryptocurrencies

FILE PHOTO: Mastercard Inc. credit cards are displayed in this picture illustration taken December 8, 2017. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier

Mastercard Inc said on Wednesday it was planning to offer support for some cryptocurrencies on its network this year, joining a string of big-ticket firms that have pledged similar support.