Mastercard agrees to acquire UK-based stablecoin payments infrastructure startup BVNK for $1.8B, including $300M in contingent payments, set to close in 2026 (Reuters)

Reuters: Mastercard agrees to acquire UK-based stablecoin payments infrastructure startup BVNK for $1.8B, including $300M in contingent payments, set to close in 2026   —  Mastercard (MA.N) said on Tuesday it would buy stablecoin payments infrastructure firm BVNK for up to $1.8 billion.