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Mastercard to Become Crypto-Fiat Network Connector
Mastercard announced a definitive agreement to acquire BVNK, a stablecoin infrastructure provider operating across 130+ countries, for up to $1.8 billion, including $300 million in contingent payments. The deal positions Mastercard as a network connector linking digital assets and fiat currencies, expanding its payments infrastructure into stablecoin on- and off-ramps, tokenized deposit conversions, cross-chain capabilities, and wallet infrastructure. Stablecoins could create growth in B2B payments, cross-border remittances, and the creator economy, and are likely to accelerate network expansion rather than erode the existing card business.
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