Crypto Rails Go Mainstream — Inside Mastercard’s Bold $1.8 Billion BVNK Acqui...
Mastercard is set to acquire stablecoin infrastructure firm BVNK in a deal worth up to around $1.8 billion, pushing deeper into crypto rails and 24/7 payments. Related Reading: Crypto-Linked Crime Jumps In Basque Country — But What Does It Mean For Traders? A Multi-Billion Crypto Purchase TradFi continues to demonstrate that they don’t want out of the crypto rails, and stablecoins appear to be the safest pathway they have found to adapt to the times. Bloomberg reported this Tuesday afternoon that the purchase of the London‑based fintech startup also includes $300 million in contingent....
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Mastercard has announced an acquisition of stablecoins infrastructure firm BVNK, which was previously in talks with Coinbase over a $2 billion deal. Mastercard Will Be Acquiring BVNK For Up To $1.8 Billion As announced in a press release, Mastercard has reached a definitive agreement to acquire BVNK for up to $1.8 billion, including $300 million […]
A Coinbase spokesperson confirmed to Fortune that the cryptocurrency exchange has officially terminated its acquisition discussions with UK-based stablecoin startup BVNK. Coinbase had initially secured exclusive negotiation rights with BVNK after navigating a competitive bidding process. Coinbase Abandons BVNK Acquisition A Coinbase representative stated, “We’re continuously seeking opportunities to expand on our mission and product […]
According to a report from Bloomberg, US-based cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase (COIN) is reportedly in advanced negotiations to acquire BVNK, a startup specializing in stablecoin infrastructure, in a deal valued at approximately $2 billion. This acquisition is pending due diligence and could see closure later this year or early next year. Coinbase Ventures Poised To Acquire BVNK […]
Crypto just suffered its first major electoral setback of the 2026 cycle in deep‑blue Illinois, where Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton beat pro‑crypto Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi in the Democratic Senate primary, NBC News reports. Related Reading: Crypto Rails Go Mainstream — Inside Mastercard’s Bold $1.8 Billion BVNK Acquisition An Electoral Crypto Loss Fairshake, the industry‑backed super political action committee (PAC), poured almost $10 million into ads attacking Stratton as anti‑innovation, but local political muscle, including Governor JB Pritzker’s endorsement and....
Quick Facts: 1️⃣ Coinbase and Mastercard are vying to acquire BVNK, a UK-based firm that integrates stablecoins into payments, cross-broder transfers, and treasury operations. 2️⃣ According to Fortune, purchasing BVNK could cost Coinbase or Mastercard anywhere between $1.5B and $2.5B. 3️⃣ The takeover talks come on the heels of the GENIUS Act being passed in […]