Crypto tried to cut out Visa and Mastercard — now they’re buying up blockchain companies

Mastercard agreed to pay up to $1.8 billion for BVNK, a stablecoin infrastructure firm that connects blockchain payments with traditional banking rails. The deal includes $300 million in contingent payments and closes what Mastercard told investors would have taken too long to build internally: the ability to move money seamlessly across fiat and on-chain systems […] The post Crypto tried to cut out Visa and Mastercard — now they’re buying up blockchain companies appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

15 +

Evening digest: Bitcoin above 74,500, Trump criticise NATO allies

On Tuesday Bitcoin held firm amid macro uncertainty, while Trump criticied NATO allies for not supporting the Iran conflict. Mastercard said its buying stablecoin startup BVNK while Pentagon is moving to replace Anthropic amid the feud. дальше »

259 +

Mastercard Makes $1.8 Billion Bet on Stablecoins With BVNK Deal

Mastercard is no longer just testing the waters in crypto, it’s diving in. The payments giant has agreed to acquire BVNK in a deal valued at up to $1. 8 billion, including $300 million tied to performance milestones. дальше »

9 +

Mastercard to Lead Stablecoin Race With $1.8 Billion Acquisition of Infrastructure Firm BVNK

Is Mastercard taking over the stablecoin market? With the $1.8 billion BVNK buyout, the payments giant targets cross-border dominance alongside Ripple, PayPal and Binance. дальше »

237 +

Mastercard договорилась о покупке BVNK за $1,8 млрд

Платежная система Mastercard заключила соглашение о покупке стейблкоин-стартапа BVNK. Стоимость сделки может достичь $1,8 млрд. Сумма включает $300 млн в виде условных выплат. Приобретение направлено на интеграцию блокчейн-решений с традиционными платежными системами. дальше »

75 +

Mastercard agrees to acquire BVNK in $1.8B stablecoin deal

Mastercard agreed to acquire BVNK for up to $1.8 billion as it expands further into stablecoin and blockchain-based payments.

76 +

Mastercard agrees to purchase BVNK for up to $1.8 billion

Payments giant Mastercard moves to bridge fiat and crypto with $1.8 billion acquisition of the U.K. based stablecoin startup. дальше »

282 +

Mastercard to acquire stablecoin firm BVNK for up to $1.8B

Mastercard's acquisition of BVNK could accelerate the integration of stablecoins into mainstream finance, enhancing global payment systems. The post Mastercard to acquire stablecoin firm BVNK for up to $1.8B appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

269 +

Is TRON set for a breakout after joining Mastercard’s crypto program?

Tron joins the Mastercard program, boosting mainstream adoption and credibility. Tron Network leads in revenue, driven by USDT transfers and low fees. TRON price consolidates near $0. 28–$0. дальше »

22 +

Strategy (MSTR) Buys $1.3 Billion Worth of Bitcoin, Ripple Secures Major Partnership, SBI Offers XRP Rewards to Investors — Top Weekly Crypto News

Crypto news digest: Strategy expanded its BTC treasury; Ripple joins forces with Mastercard; SBI to provide XRP rewards to investors. дальше »

19 +

Best Crypto To Buy Now as Mastercard Unites 85 Crypto Companies and Pepeto’s Founder Prepares the Listing That Changes Everything

Wall Street is not waiting for the next cycle to build crypto infrastructure, it is building it right now. Mastercard just launched a crypto partner program uniting 85 companies, Wells Fargo filed a trademark for a dollar pegged stablecoin, and the entries available today will not exist when the results arrive. дальше »

364 +

Mastercard frantically doubles down on crypto to avoid becoming irrelevant and losing control

Mastercard’s crypto partner push is really a plan to keep stablecoins inside its network Mastercard is trying to make sure the stablecoin era still needs its card services. On Wednesday, the company launched a program with more than 85 crypto-native firms, payments providers, banks, compliance vendors, custody companies, exchanges, and infrastructure groups. дальше »

40 +

XRP Back In The Spotlight As Mastercard Explores Ripple Technology

Interest in XRP is once again gaining momentum after reports that global payments giant Mastercard is exploring collaboration opportunities with Ripple and its blockchain-based payment infrastructure. дальше »

357 +

Ripple Partners With Mastercard, XRP Price Faces Bollinger Bands Squeeze, Dogecoin (DOGE) Prints 100% Surge in Volume — U.Today Crypto Digest

Crypto news digest: Ripple Labs joins forces with payment giant Mastercard; XRP price might retest $2; DOGE trading volume doubles. дальше »

105 +

Binance Joins Ripple in Mastercard Crypto Program

Binance is now one of the first crypto firms alongside Ripple to participate in the Mastercard crypto program. дальше »

23 +

Ripple Executive on Mastercard Deal: 'Imperative to Demonstrate Enterprise Stability'

Ripple's SVP says Mastercard partnership shows commitment to blockchain adoption. дальше »

32 +

Mastercard объединяет 85 криптокомпаний в глобальную партнёрскую программу

Компания Mastercard объявила о запуске новой партнёрской программы в сфере криптовалют. Глобальная инициатива объединяет более 85 криптовалютных компаний, поставщиков платёжных услуг и финансовых учреждений для развития платежей в блокчейне. дальше »

33 +

Mastercard Launches Global Crypto Partner Program With Ripple, Solana, Circle, and Others

Mastercard’s Crypto Partner Program partners with 85+ companies to accelerate real-world blockchain use cases such as cross-border payments and settlements. дальше »

378 +

Mastercard Crypto Partner Push Undercuts Banks’ Case Against Stablecoin Yield

Mastercard signs 85 crypto companies to its payments network as banks lobby Congress to ban stablecoin yield and activity-based crypto rewards in the CLARITY Act, despite Mastercard already offering them. дальше »

265 +

Mastercard Launches Crypto Partner Program To Connect Blockchain Firms With Global Payment Infrastructure

Digital assets are gradually moving beyond their early experimental phase. For much of the past decade, cryptocurrencies and blockchain networks operated largely outside the traditional financial system. дальше »

35 +

Mastercard Launches Crypto Partner Program With 85+ Firms to Power Global On-Chain Payments

Key Takeaways: Mastercard unites 85 or more crypto firms, payment providers and financial institutions. It is focused on the practical applications of blockchain such as cross-border remittances, settlements, B2B payments, The post Mastercard Launches Crypto Partner Program With 85+ Firms to Power Global On-Chain Payments appeared first on CryptoNinjas. дальше »

482 +

Mastercard onboards 85+ crypto firms in bid to lock In Stablecoin payments rail

Mastercard is enlisting more than 85 crypto firms, fintechs, and banks into a new partner program designed to keep stablecoin payments running over its own rails. Mastercard is recruiting more than 85 digital asset companies, payment providers, and financial institutions… дальше »

404 +

Mastercard Launches Global Crypto Partner Program to Bridge Digital Assets and Traditional Payments

Bitcoin Magazine Mastercard Launches Global Crypto Partner Program to Bridge Digital Assets and Traditional Payments Mastercard has a new Crypto Partner Program that unites 85+ companies to bring blockchain payments into everyday commerce. дальше »

167 +

Mastercard launches crypto partner program with 85 companies to reshape global payments

Mastercard's crypto initiative signals stablecoins' shift to mainstream finance, potentially reshaping global payment systems and market dynamics. The post Mastercard launches crypto partner program with 85 companies to reshape global payments appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

140 +

Ripple Joins Mastercard to Ease CBDC Use

Ripple joins forces with payment giant Mastercard to enable the seamless use of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) as money. дальше »

9 +

SoFi and Mastercard Partner to Enable SoFiUSD Stablecoin Settlement for Faster Global Payments

SoFi and Mastercard partner to launch SoFiUSD stablecoin settlement, revolutionizing global payments with real-time, regulated blockchain-based transactions. дальше »

148 +

ECB warns stablecoins threaten bank funding as Visa, Mastercard expand

New paper flags risk to bank funding just as payments giants ramp up tokenized settlement. The European Central Bank (ECB) has fired a shot across the bow of the stablecoin industry, warning that widespread use of private tokens could undermine… дальше »

178 +

Bitcoin Hyper News 2026:  $DSNT is crushing $HYPER & IONX with 300x Upside As Mastercard and MetaMask Crypto Card Signals Big Boom Ahead

Latest Bitcoin Hyper news has traders buzzing as Mastercard drops a game-changing crypto card move. DeepSnitch AI is crushing $HYPER & IONX with 300x upside. дальше »

464 +

Crypto News Today: MetaMask’s Mastercard Bet, Aave’s Yield Twist, and DeepSnitch AI’s Pre-Launch Edge Over Aave and XRP in 2026

MetaMask launches Mastercard in 49 states, Grvt taps Aave, and all crypto news today corroborates predictions of DeepSnitch AI’s 1000x run at launch in early 2026. дальше »

338 +

Spend straight from your wallet: MetaMask debit card goes live across the U.S.

MetaMask and Mastercard have officially launched the MetaMask Card across the United States, marking a significant step in bringing cryptocurrency spending into everyday commerce. New MetaMask and Mastercard card lets users spend crypto The announcement follows successful pilot programs in… дальше »

3723 +

MetaMask expands Mastercard crypto card across the US

MetaMask launches US wide card including New York, enabling self custodial crypto spending with Mastercard and a $199 metal tier. The post MetaMask expands Mastercard crypto card across the US appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

45 +

Jordi Visser: AI and crypto will disrupt existing market structures, stablecoins are processing more volume than Mastercard, and Bitcoin’s performance is closely tied to software ETFs | The Wolf Of All Streets

AI's rise could reshape money markets, leaving traditional players behind as crypto gains traction. The post Jordi Visser: AI and crypto will disrupt existing market structures, stablecoins are processing more volume than Mastercard, and Bitcoin’s performance is closely tied to software ETFs | The Wolf Of All Streets appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

475 +

Greg Ulrich: Mastercard has used AI for decades in fraud detection, generative AI enhances existing products, and real-time transaction scoring is key to security | a16z Live

Mastercard has integrated AI into its operations for decades, focusing on fraud detection and personalization. Generative AI is used as a feature to enhance existing products, not as standalone solutions. дальше »

381 +

Wall Street Giants BlackRock and Mastercard Explore XRP Ledger Integration

BlackRock, Mastercard Eye XRP Ledger for Enterprise Use

The post Wall Street Giants BlackRock and Mastercard Explore XRP Ledger Integration appeared first on Coinspeaker.

57 +

Binance’s Mastercard crypto card launches across CIS countries

Binance rolls out its prepaid Mastercard crypto card to select CIS markets, offering instant crypto-to-fiat payments, cashback rewards, and a Valentine promo amid scam warnings. Binance has launched its prepaid Mastercard crypto card in several Commonwealth of Independent States countries,… дальше »

123 +

По пути системы МИР: Европа создает альтернативу Visa и Mastercard

Исполнительный директор European Payments Initiative (EPI) Мартина Ваймерт (Martina Weimert) заявила о критически высокой зависимости Европы от международных платежных решений и необходимости срочных действий для создания европейских альтернатив Visa и Mastercard. дальше »

101 +

USDC Dominated $10 Trillion Stablecoin Surge in January, Yet Circle’s Stock Keeps Sliding

January 2026 marked a watershed moment for stablecoins, with total on-chain transaction volume surpassing $10 trillion in a single month. USDC dominated that surge, processing more than $8. 4 trillion in payments, far outpacing rivals and exceeding the combined monthly payment volumes of Visa and Mastercard. дальше »

196 +

OKX Launches Compliant Pay and Card Products in Europe

The OKX Card allows real-time stablecoin spending at over 150 million Mastercard locations.

The post OKX Launches Compliant Pay and Card Products in Europe appeared first on Coinspeaker.

112 +

Zerohash is in talks to raise $250 million at $1.5 billion valuation after walking away from Mastercard takeover

The company recently walked away from multi-billion dollar acquisition talks with Mastercard, instead opting to remain independent. дальше »

34 +

Mastercard weighs investment in ZeroHash after $2 billion acquisition talks fall through

Mastercard considers investing in ZeroHash after $2 billion acquisition talks collapse, exploring a commercial partnership instead. The post Mastercard weighs investment in ZeroHash after $2 billion acquisition talks fall through appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

51 +

Mastercard Eyes Bitcoin and Crypto Infrastructure Firm Zerohash Investment After Acquisition Talks Fall Through

Bitcoin Magazine Mastercard Eyes Bitcoin and Crypto Infrastructure Firm Zerohash Investment After Acquisition Talks Fall Through Mastercard is exploring a strategic investment in crypto infrastructure firm Zerohash after acquisition talks fell through. дальше »

39 +

Did Ripple Just Reload Market? $40,000,000 RLUSD Move Says Yes

Ripple minted $40,000,000 in RLUSD and sent it to a Gemini wallet now holding $98.3 million, just weeks after Mastercard pilot details, and no one is saying why it happened now. дальше »

3663 +

Binance confirms Visa, Mastercard withdrawal pause for Ukrainian users

Binance has halted Visa and Mastercard withdrawals for Ukrainian users who relied on Bifinity services, citing changes linked to regulatory shifts. дальше »

521 +

Binance запретила клиентам из Украины выводить деньги на карты

Криптовалютная биржа Binance приостановила прямой вывод средств на банковские карты систем Visa и MasterCard для клиентов из Украины. Ограничения вступили в силу с 29 декабря, объявила биржа. дальше »

48 +

Stripe-backed Tempo taps Mastercard, UBS for public testnet debut

Stripe-backed Tempo blockchain launches public testnet with Mastercard, Klarna, UBS and Kalshi, targeting sub-cent stablecoin payments for mainstream finance. Tempo, a payments-focused blockchain backed by Stripe and crypto investment firm Paradigm, launched its public testnet, the company announced, marking a… дальше »

148 +

Chainlink and Mastercard Join Swapper Finance To Bring Direct Deposits To 3.5B Users

Swapper Finance has launched Direct Deposits in collaboration with Chainlink and Mastercard, aiming to bring global payments directly into the on-chain economy to more than 3. 5 billion users worldwide. дальше »

354 +

Mastercard and Revolut adopt Polygon, POL eyes $0.16

The cryptocurrency market is having a breather after a bearish start to the week. Bitcoin rallied above $92k a few hours ago after dropping below $90k on Tuesday. Ether and other major cryptocurrencies are also in the green. дальше »

93 +

Mastercard Taps Polygon to Make Self-Custody Wallets Simpler, Secure and Scalable

Mastercard expands Crypto Credential to self-custody wallets on Polygon, enabling verified username-based transfers to simplify and secure crypto payments. дальше »

304256 +

Mastercard Partners With Polygon Labs for Expanding Self-Custody Wallets

Mastercard selected Polygon Labs to support verified username transfers in self-custody wallets, citing the network’s speed and reliability. The post Mastercard Partners With Polygon Labs for Expanding Self-Custody Wallets appeared first on Coinspeaker. дальше »

282 +

MasterCard, Polygon replace wallet addresses with username-based transfers

MasterCard makes another move deeper into the blockchain world, this time making online payments more familiar to day-to-day users. On Tuesday, the firm revealed a strategic partnership with Polygon and digital payments provider Mercuryo to launch an innovative system that replaces the complex wallet addresses with verified usernames. дальше »

4588 +