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Mastercard Closes $1.8 Billion BVNK Deal, Joins Payments Giants in Stablecoin Sprint

Mastercard wrapped up its $1.8 billion BVNK acquisition months early, betting that stablecoin infrastructure will become essential to how money moves globally. The deal puts it shoulder-to-shoulder with Stripe, Visa, and PayPal in a race to control payments plumbing.

August 4, 2026

Crypto

Mastercard Closes $1.8 Billion BVNK Deal, Joins Payments Giants in Stablecoin Sprint

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