January 13, 2022 3:22 PMIt is teaming up with blockchain software company ConsenSys after talks with some 30 central banks. : NEW YORK (BLOOMBERG) - Visa joined its rival Mastercard in offering central banks a way to test retail applications for digital currencies they might issue. The card payment provider will begin piloting a programme this spring with ConsenSys, a blockchain software company, after discussions with roughly 30 central banks about goals related to government-backed digital currencies.