Chainlink and Mastercard have announced a partnership to allow 3.4 billion cardholders to purchase on-chain assets using their credit or debit cards, eliminating the need for a crypto wallet. This integration leverages Chainlink's infrastructure to securely connect card payments with blockchain asset delivery, facilitating transactions across multiple blockchains. The initiative supports real-world assets by bridging traditional finance with decentralized platforms, marking a significant step in the growth of hybrid finance. Chainlink co-founder Sergey Nazarov highlighted that this development aims to expand the reach of on-chain assets to a wider audience.