Clarity survives (barely), Strategy sells and the untold story of Mastercard's $1.8 billion deal: Crypto's week in 5 stories
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Mastercard proposes plan for Brazilian firms after Banco Master collapse
The collapse highlights systemic risks in Brazil's fintech sector, prompting regulatory scrutiny and potential shifts in financial accountability.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team14 Aug
Trade Healthcare, Finance, and Consumer Giants on Zoomex
Zoomex has expanded its Stock Perpetuals lineup with twelve new USDT margined contracts, giving traders around-the-clock exposure to some of the most closely watched names in U.S. equities. UnitedHealth Group (UNH), General Electric (GE), JPMorgan Chase (JPM), Gilead Sciences (GILD), Regeneron Pharmaceuticals (REGN), Amgen (AMGN), Walmart (WMT), Coca-Cola (KO), PepsiCo (PEP), Mastercard (MA), PayPal Holdings
BeInCrypto•Zoomex11 Aug
Mastercard wins BVNK acquisition over Coinbase’s rival bid
Mastercard's acquisition of BVNK strengthens its position in the crypto payments space, intensifying competition with Visa and impacting Coinbase's strategy.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team10 Aug
Inside stablecoin firm BVNK’s journey to a $1.8B acquisition by Mastercard
CoinDesk•Ian Allison10 Aug
Mastercard opens ‘Taste by Priceless’ dining club at HKIA
Mastercard cardholders from around the world can now enjoy Asia Pacific’s first Taste by Priceless dining club at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG), marking the official opening of a new […]
Mastercard’s stablecoin credential is not a payment product, it is a compliance passport
Mastercard Crypto Credential does not move money; it vouches for the people moving it, and that distinction is now worth more than the rails beneath every stablecoin transaction. At a glance, the Mastercard Crypto Credential announcement from August 5, 2026,…
American Airlines and Citi elevate premium travel
American Airlines, Citi and Mastercard today announced updates to the Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive World Legend Mastercard®, introducing new and enhanced premium travel and lifestyle benefits designed for frequent American Airlines travelers. Cardmembers can now unlock up to $2,300 in value, including Admirals Club® membership and faster path to AAdvantage® status. The refresh reflects a shared commitment to deliver a premium travel experience with benefits that extend beyond the airport.
Mastercard Closes $1.8B BVNK Deal in Stablecoin Payments Bet
Mastercard has completed its acquisition of stablecoin payments company BVNK, adding onchain settlement and wallet infrastructure to its global network. The deal positions the card giant to connect fiat currencies, stablecoins and tokenized deposits through one payments layer. Mastercard to Link Stablecoins to 17B Global Payment Network Mastercard has completed its acquisition of BVNK, […]
Bitcoin.com News•Emmanuel Musa6 Aug
Mastercard and Visa Continue Advancing Their Stablecoin Ambitions
The biggest card companies are taking different paths to the same goal: dominating the rails beneath stablecoins.
Circle Taps Visa, Mastercard and BlackRock as Validators for September Arc Launch
Circle's USDC distribution deal with Coinbase has been renewed on existing terms, and Arc's testnet has processed half a billion transactions.
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BlackRock, SBI Group and Visa Back Circle to Launch Arc on September 16
BlackRock, SBI Group, Visa, Mastercard, and many other major financial firms have joined Circle in its move to launch Arc, serving as its founding validators.
U.Today•Caroline Amosun5 Aug
Mastercard and Borderless test identity checks for stablecoin transfers
Mastercard's integration of identity checks in stablecoin transfers could enhance security and compliance, potentially reshaping global transactions.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team5 Aug
Mastercard, Borderless test shared identity checks for stablecoin transfers
Mastercard and Borderless are exploring ways to bring more trust into cross-border stablecoin transfers through the payment processing giant’s Crypto Credential framework.
Cointelegraph•Cointelegraph by Zoltan Vardai5 Aug
Mastercard expands stablecoin push with Crypto Credential pilot
Mastercard and Borderless.xyz are piloting Crypto Credential to support trusted cross-border stablecoin payment flows.
The Block•Brian Danga5 Aug
Mastercard Extends Crypto Credential to Cross-Border Stablecoin Payments in Borderless.xyz Pilot
The pilot, whose first participants are Infinia, Walapay and Koywe, will test whether compliance checks performed once at origination can be relied on across Borderless.xyz's network of stablecoin payment providers.
The Defiant•The Defiant Team5 Aug
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.
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