Blockchain Council Adds Crypto Titans Mastercard and Coinbase to Ranks
Published Date: 4/20/2026
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The Blockchain Security Standards Council just added Mastercard, Coinbase, Fireblocks, and Kraken to their team while Payward stepped away. This update keeps their group research project fresh and open for new members, all under special legal protections that limit antitrust lawsuits to actual damages. No big money changes now, but watch for more membership updates soon!
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