Mastercard Crypto Credentials

A common usable credential for ID verified consumers from verified VASPs

Crypto Credential provides a common usable credential for ID verified consumers from verified Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASPs). It also provides a safe way to exchange Personal Identifiable Information (PII) data to comply with Travel Rule regulations.

Crypto Credential will:

  • Enable trust among participants as both End-Users and Crypto Credential Customers know they are transacting with ID verified end-users.
  • Bring convenience to End-Users and Crypto Credential Customers by helping eliminate errors of sending digital assets to wrong blockchain address.
  • Allow Compliance with Travel rule requirements by allowing a safe way to exchange Personally Identifiable Information (PII) data to comply with travel rule regulations.

Basic Construct of Crypto Credential is as illustrated in the following diagram.

Crypto Credential Architecture

Image from: https://developer.mastercard.com/crypto-solutions-api/documentation/mtid/