Mastercard says it's acquiring stablecoin startup BVNK in $1.8 billion bet on future of payments

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Claim Mastercard says it's acquiring stablecoin startup BVNK in $1.8 billion bet on future of payments
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Generated 2026-03-17 14:40

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Stablecoin startups have been a hot commodity since the reelection of President Donald Trump in late 2024 ushered in a new era of crypto-friendly regulation.

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Original article published by CNBC on March 17, 2026. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.

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