Home » Trendsetter News » Cardano Bets on x402 Payments as U.S. Crypto Rules Stall Cardano is expanding its payment infrastructure through Coinbase’s x402 & participation in Mastercard’s partner program. Fire Hustle says Cardano’s latest payment upgrades may matter more for ADA’s long-term economics than the immediate market reaction to a stalled U.S. crypto bill. The video focuses on Cardano Foundation’s entry into Mastercard’s crypto partner program and its integration with x402, an open payment standard originally developed by Coinbase.