# BVNK İlgili Makaleler

HTX Haber Merkezi, kripto endüstrisindeki piyasa trendleri, proje güncellemeleri, teknoloji gelişmeleri ve düzenleyici politikaları kapsayan "BVNK" hakkında en son makaleleri ve derinlemesine analizleri sunmaktadır.

The Second Half of Stablecoins No Longer Belongs to the Crypto World

The article discusses the shift in the stablecoin market from the crypto sector to traditional finance, highlighted by Mastercard's acquisition of BVNK for up to $1.8 billion in March 2026. This move came after Coinbase abandoned a $2 billion deal for BVNK months earlier, signaling intensified competition for stablecoin infrastructure. BVNK specializes in cross-border payments using a "stablecoin sandwich" model: converting fiat to stablecoins like USDC for blockchain transfer, then back to local currency, reducing transaction times and costs. Its key asset is a suite of global licenses, including EMI from the UK FCA and CASP under EU MiCA, enabling compliance across 130+ countries. Mastercard's acquisition aims to integrate BVNK into its Multi-Token Network (MTN), a private blockchain for tokenized assets, addressing MTN's lack of connectivity with public chains. This enables atomic settlements, 24/7 B2B transactions, and programmable payments. The strategy contrasts with Visa’s partnership-focused approach, emphasizing direct control over infrastructure. The U.S. GENIUS Act (July 2025) provided regulatory clarity, defining stablecoins as non-securities under OCC oversight, which facilitated Mastercard’s move. The deal pressures players like Ripple and traditional correspondent banks, as Mastercard’s global network could disrupt cross-border payment fees. Ultimately, stablecoin evolution is becoming invisible to users—embedded in traditional finance for efficiency, not crypto adoption. Mastercard’s investment secures a foothold in the next-generation payment ecosystem.

marsbit03/21 07:12

The Second Half of Stablecoins No Longer Belongs to the Crypto World

marsbit03/21 07:12

Mastercard Snags BVNK After Failed $2 Billion Coinbase Deal

Mastercard has acquired stablecoin infrastructure firm BVNK for up to $1.8 billion, including $300 million in contingent payments. This follows BVNK’s earlier failed $2 billion merger talks with Coinbase. The acquisition aims to expand Mastercard’s capabilities in digital assets and on-chain payments, integrating fiat rails with blockchain-based transactions. BVNK operates in over 130 countries and previously partnered with Visa to enable stablecoin payments. The deal, pending regulatory approval, is expected to close by year-end. Meanwhile, the stablecoin market has seen slowed growth recently but remains resilient despite broader crypto market volatility. Bitcoin is trading around $74,700, up 7% over the past week.

bitcoinist03/18 10:02

Mastercard Snags BVNK After Failed $2 Billion Coinbase Deal

bitcoinist03/18 10:02

From Outcast to Priceless Target: Mastercard Acquires BVNK for $1.8 Billion

Mastercard has announced its acquisition of stablecoin infrastructure provider BVNK for up to $1.8 billion, including $300 million in contingent payments. The deal, expected to close by year-end, aims to strengthen Mastercard’s capabilities in digital assets and cross-border value transfers. Founded in 2021, BVNK has built a significant crypto settlement network, processing $25–30 billion in annual stablecoin transactions across 130+ countries. Despite earlier advanced acquisition talks with Coinbase—which ultimately fell through—Mastercard moved decisively to secure the startup. The acquisition is widely seen as a defensive strategy against the growing disruption stablecoins pose to traditional payment networks. With advantages like low cost, speed, and 24/7 operation, stablecoins are increasingly used in B2B and cross-border payments. By integrating BVNK, Mastercard aims to co-opt this technology rather than compete with it. The move is part of a broader trend: traditional financial giants like Visa, Citi, and Stripe are also aggressively investing in or acquiring crypto infrastructure firms. These established players are consolidating fragmented stablecoin liquidity under regulated, centralized frameworks, reinforcing their dominance in the evolving payments landscape.

marsbit03/18 03:38

From Outcast to Priceless Target: Mastercard Acquires BVNK for $1.8 Billion

marsbit03/18 03:38

Mastercard to Buy Stablecoin Infrastructure Firm BVNK for $1.8B

Mastercard Inc. has agreed to acquire London-based stablecoin infrastructure firm BVNK for up to $1.8 billion, including $300 million in contingent consideration. Announced on March 17, 2026, the deal is expected to close by year-end, pending regulatory approval. The acquisition aims to integrate BVNK’s technology with Mastercard’s global payments network to enable interoperability between traditional fiat and stablecoin-based systems. BVNK’s platform, operating in over 130 countries, bridges fiat currencies with stablecoins and supports payments across major blockchain networks. Mastercard sees the move as part of its strategy to expand digital asset services, including cross-border remittances, B2B settlements, and programmable transactions.

TheNewsCrypto03/17 13:55

Mastercard to Buy Stablecoin Infrastructure Firm BVNK for $1.8B

TheNewsCrypto03/17 13:55

Visa Brings Stablecoins To $1.7 Trillion Platform In BVNK Partnership

Visa has partnered with stablecoin infrastructure provider BVNK to integrate stablecoin payments into its Visa Direct platform, a $1.7 trillion real-time global payout system. This collaboration aims to modernize money movement by reducing friction and providing faster, more efficient payment options, including during non-banking hours. Initially targeting markets with strong digital payment demand, the service will include stablecoin pre-funding and payouts. The partnership follows an investment by Visa Ventures in BVNK in May 2025. Both companies emphasize the transformative potential of stablecoins as a core payments infrastructure. This move comes as stablecoin adoption grows, with total transaction volume reaching a record $33 trillion in 2025, led by USDC and USDT.

bitcoinist01/15 08:02

Visa Brings Stablecoins To $1.7 Trillion Platform In BVNK Partnership