Mastercard is making a decisive move into blockchain based payments with its planned 1.8 billion dollar acquisition of stablecoin infrastructure firm BVNK, signaling a major shift in how global payment networks are evolving. The deal reflects a growing recognition across financial markets that stablecoins are transitioning from niche digital assets into core components of international […]
Executives at Visa and Mastercard signaled a cautious stance on the use of stablecoins for everyday consumer payments, arguing that demand remains limited in digitally developed markets. During recent earnings calls, leaders at both card networks said consumers already have efficient options to move money through debit cards, credit cards, and bank transfers. From their […]
Mastercard is weighing a strategic investment in crypto infrastructure provider Zerohash after previously exploring a full acquisition that could have valued the company in the billions. The shift reflects a more measured approach as large payment networks look to expand their exposure to digital asset rails without fully absorbing operational and regulatory complexity. Discussions around […]
