Mastercard Start Path, an accelerator program for fintech startups, has welcomed six new companies innovating in the field of blockchain-based payments. Asante Financial Services, Cledara, Jifti, Moeda Seeds, SpendDebt and Tippy were selected for being “fintech innovators” in software-as-a-service and blockchain technology. “As the fintech landscape evolves at an unprecedented speed, Mastercard provides the infrastructure and assets to help fintech innovators grow and ultimately bring more people into the digital economy,” said Amy Neale, Mastercard’s senior vice president of fintech and enablers. She continued: (full story)