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.

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

Five companies, including bank affiliates and a major conglomerate, are competing for Vietnam’s first crypto exchange licences as authorities plan to restrict offshore trading.

The partnership targets foreign travelers in South Korea, adding real-world merchant access through a major local payments processor.

Forensic analysis of lobbyist Mauricio Novelli’s phone reportedly uncovered a draft document outlining a $5 million payment tied to Argentina's president's promotion of the Libra token.

Regulatory uncertainty around stablecoins may disadvantage banks, as crypto firms continue expanding while financial institutions wait for clearer rules.

The Ethereum Foundation completed a $10.2 million OTC sale of 5,000 ETH to BitMine as part of its treasury management strategy to fund operations and ecosystem development.

The former Coinbase CTO says the crypto industry should build more financial tools for refugees and stateless people as conflicts and migration increase worldwide.

USDC’s market cap is approaching a record $80 billion, with one analyst linking the surge to capital flight and turmoil in Dubai’s real estate market.

US spot Bitcoin ETFs brought in about $767 million over five straight days of inflows for the first time so far this year.