Six blockchain payment startups, Asante Financial Services, Cledara, Jifti, Moeda Seeds, SpendDebt, and Tippy, have been selected to Mastercard's accelerator program "Mastercard Start Path". 

Amy Neale, senior vice president of Mastercard Fintech, said that Start Path is a six-month accelerator program that can help start-ups expand and commercialize their products and services. Selected companies can get MasterCard's technology, expertise, and resources.

"The newest Start Path companies represent the future of the fintech industry and are designing inclusive solutions that anticipate consumer needs – we're thrilled to partner with these innovators on their path to scale." Amy Neale added.

By Mary Liu