💳 Mastercard Reportedly in Talks to Acquire ZeroHash for Nearly $2B
The payments giant is making one of its biggest crypto bets yet — expanding its stablecoin and tokenization infrastructure amid fierce competition from rivals.
▪️ Mastercard is in advanced talks to acquire ZeroHash in a deal valued between $1.5B and $2B, according to Fortune.
▪️ ZeroHash provides API-first crypto + stablecoin infrastructure for banks, fintechs, and brokerages — powering $2B+ in tokenized fund flows.
▪️ The company supports tokenized funds like BlackRock’s BUIDL, Franklin Templeton’s BENJI, and Hamilton Lane’s HLPIF.
▪️ This move follows a wave of stablecoin expansion by Visa, PayPal, and Stripe, as traditional payment leaders rush to onchain integration.
▪️ If finalized, the deal could become one of Mastercard’s largest crypto acquisitions to date.
🌐 Global finance is converging with blockchain — and stablecoins are becoming the bridge.
