Chainlink LINK Up 20% After Mastercard Partnership, What's Next?
The Chainlink (LINK) cryptocurrency is up big following its announcement of a new partnership with credit card provider Mastercard. The two are partnering to enable Mastercard cardholders to purchase cryptocurrency directly on-chain. The two companies shared the announcement on Tuesday morning, signaling a “major step forward in the mainstream adoption of Web3.” Since the announcement, LINK has climbed nearly 20%, showcasing interest in Chainlink’s big move. At press time, the asset is up 3% in the past week after a brief slide in mid-June. LINK’s trading volume is down to $397.12 million as transactions begin to slow, likely meaning investors are awaiting a point where Chainlink’s price goes up or down. The cryptocurrency currently sits at $13, reclaiming that mark after a stint around $12. As adoption of crypto assets continues to grow, collaborations like the one between Mastercard and Chainlink are helping drive a new wave of users that bridge the gap between crypt...