Wall Street Meets Web3: BlackRock, Visa, and Mastercard Back Circle’s New Arc Blockchain
BlackRock, DTCC, and Mastercard are joining Circle's Arc as validators, while BUIDL is expected to deploy on the network after launch.
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Circle confirms Sept. 16 Arc launch as BlackRock, Visa join validator group
Circle has announced that its Arc blockchain will launch on the public mainnet on Sept. 16, with BlackRock, DTCC, Mastercard, Visa, Standard Chartered, and other global financial institutions serving as founding validators. According to Circle, Arc is currently running on…
Mastercard Completes $1.8B BVNK Acquisition to Expand Stablecoin Payments
Mastercard has finalized its acquisition of the stablecoin payment infrastructure provider BVNK, completing the deal worth $1.8 billion. This deal is another significant milestone on the way to the expansion of digital assets payment capabilities across the globe. Through the integration of Mastercard’s global payments network and BVNK’s blockchain infrastructure,
TheNewsCrypto•Lakshya Baskar4 Aug
Mastercard completes BVNK acquisition to expand stablecoin payments infrastructure
Mastercard said it will leverage BVNK's expertise to help enterprises scale use cases involving stablecoins and tokenized assets.
The Block•Timmy Shen4 Aug
Mastercard completes $1.8B BVNK acquisition in stablecoin push
Mastercard said the tie-up would help banks, fintechs and enterprises expand stablecoin payments, payouts, settlement and treasury services.
Cointelegraph•Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra4 Aug
Mastercard completes BVNK acquisition in stablecoin push
Mastercard has completed its acquisition of stablecoin infrastructure provider BVNK, bringing on-chain payment technology into its global network. Mastercard closes deal for BVNK Mastercard confirmed on Aug. 3 that it had completed the acquisition of BVNK, expanding its infrastructure for…
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Mastercard Completes Acquisition of Ripple Partner BVNK: Stablecoin Market Is Key Reason Why
Mastercard completes the acquisition of XRP supporter BVNK to push into the $309 billion stablecoin market.
U.Today•Gamza Khanzadaev3 Aug
Mastercard completes BVNK acquisition to deepen stablecoin strategy
Mastercard's acquisition of BVNK could accelerate the integration of stablecoins into mainstream finance, enhancing global payment systems.
CryptoBriefing•Vivian Nguyen3 AugU
RLUSD's Next Big Move? Google and Mastercard Integration Fuel AI Payments
Ripple USD (RLUSD) stablecoin momentum accelerates with AI agent payments.
U.Today•Tomiwabold Olajide31 JulU
New Stablecoin Backed by BlackRock and Visa to Launch on Ethereum
Open USD (OUSD), a new institutional-focused stablecoin backed by a consortium of more than 140 companies that includes Visa, Mastercard, Stripe, BlackRock and BNY, is set to launch on Ethereum.
U.Today•Alex Dovbnya30 Jul
Mastercard reports 21% profit surge as stablecoin and crypto strategy pays off
Mastercard's strategic embrace of stablecoins could redefine global payment systems, enhancing transaction speed and reducing cross-border costs.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team30 Jul
Mastercard beats Q2 2026 estimates on revenue and EPS as crypto strategy gains traction
Mastercard's successful crypto strategy could redefine payment systems, enhancing transaction efficiency and fostering broader blockchain adoption.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team30 Jul
Mastercard hires crypto product developer with $318K salary
Mastercard's investment in crypto talent highlights the growing integration of digital assets in traditional finance, despite regulatory uncertainties.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team28 JulU
Big Win for XRP Ledger as Mastercard Payment Standard Goes Live
Mastercard standard arrives on the XRP Ledger for Agent Payments.
U.Today•Tomiwabold Olajide25 Jul
Discover Cardholders Gain Crypto Access as Moonpay Expands Its Payment Network
Moonpay now accepts Discover Network payments, giving U.S. cardholders a third major card option for buying crypto on its platform. A Third Major Card Network The latest addition puts Discover Network alongside Visa and Mastercard in Moonpay’s lineup of supported U.S. card brands. Moonpay already processes payments through Apple Pay, Google Pay, Paypal, Venmo, bank […]
Bitcoin.com News•Jamie Redman23 Jul
MoonPay now accepts Discover Network cards for crypto purchases and sales in US
The addition makes Discover the third major U.S. card network supported by MoonPay, alongside Visa and Mastercard.
The Block•Yogita Khatri23 Jul
AI agents made 1.4M payments on XRPL. Total fees: $280
The XRP Ledger crossed 1.4 million AI-agent transactions this week, and Ripple joined Visa, Mastercard, and Google at the table writing the standard behind them. The milestone is real. So is the arithmetic underneath it: at a fifth of a…
Brazil and US clash over future of payments amid Pix system interest
The US imposed 25% tariffs on Brazil over its Pix payment system, citing unfair trade barriers against Visa and Mastercard in a payments
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team21 Jul
Open USD Raises Competition in the Global Stablecoin Payments Market
With stablecoin supply above $300 billion and payment use reaching an estimated $390 billion in 2025, more than twice the previous year, competition increasingly centres on distribution, liquidity, reserve income, and access to payment networks. Open USD has brought these commercial forces together through a consortium of more than 140 participants, including Visa, Mastercard, Stripe,
BeInCrypto•Bradley Peak21 Jul
Brazil and US clash over global payments amid Pix’s rise
The US targets Brazil's Pix instant payment system with 25% tariffs as the free transfer platform threatens Visa and Mastercard dominance.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team21 Jul