Coinbase BVNK Update: Inside the $2B Move Toward Stablecoin Expansion

As per the recent reports, Coinbase is said to be in advanced negotiations to buy stablecoin infrastructure developer BVNK, at a valuation of approximately $2 billion, to go beyond crypto trading and consolidate its presence in the global payments market.

Coinbase BVNK Acquisition Plan: What's Happening?

Coinbase, the biggest cryptocurrency exchange based in the U.S., is in talks to acquire BVNK, a London-based fintech company that develops stablecoin payment systems for businesses.

The possible acquisition, estimated between $1.5 and $2.5 billion, will be an indication of the move to diversify its business as it further ventures into digital and financial services.

Source: Coinbureau X

Deal Status

• The negotiations are at the last stage, and both companies are doing due diligence before the conclusion of the terms.

• Assuming that all is going well, the deal may be closed by the end of this year or early 2026.

• At this point, it has the monopoly on bargaining with BVNK, and thus, there are no other bidders in the process.

• The deal is not yet sealed and may change or collapse.

About BVNK

BVNK was established in 2021 and has its headquarters in London. The company assists merchants to take payments in both cryptocurrencies and traditional currencies, and therefore businesses can easily run in various financial systems.

It has already raised $90 million in funds with its investors including Citi Ventures, Haun Ventures, Visa, and Coinbase Ventures, which happens to be its own investment arm.

Why Coinbase Wants BVNK?

It has been trying to minimize its reliance on trading income by expanding other business units, after the Coinbase Q3 Report shows $433 Million Profit.

Coinbase could acquire BVNK and:

• Grow its Business platform, which provides payment and invoicing solutions.

• With the technology provided by BVNK, assist companies in making and accepting payments in stablecoins rather than banks.

• Enhance its international presence in the financial technology sector.

• The relocation is in line with the mission to create an open financial system and facilitate the adoption of stablecoins by forming partnerships and real-life applications.

Stablecoins Market and Regulation.

One of the largest sources of revenue at Coinbase is stablecoins, cryptocurrencies linked to standard currencies such as the U.S. dollar, which contribute almost 20% of its third-quarter revenue.

Circle, which also issues the USDC, a stablecoin, earns the company a share in the interest earned on reserves and transaction fees.

Earlier this year, the U.S. also enacted its first regulation of stablecoin, which gave the market legal clarity and motivated institutions such as Visa, Mastercard, and large banks to consider blockchain-based payments.

Recently,  CEO Brian Armstrong noted that American legislators are on the verge of creating a complete set of crypto regulations, which may further contribute to the growth of the company in the field of payments.

Consequences, if the Deal gets finalized.

In the event of the successful acquisition, the company might emerge as a leading digital payments provider, competing with other traditional processors, such as PayPal or Stripe.

The move would:

• Enhance the infrastructure to support transactions with stablecoins.

• Provide it with access to the merchant network and compliance systems of BVNK.

• Become a leader in offering businesses all over the world with blockchain-based payment solutions.

The negotiations, even without the deal, demonstrate a clear direction to follow, which is to create a stablecoin-based payments ecosystem that is not limited to crypto trading.

Conclusion

The acquisition is a significant move in the direction of transforming its business model to include stablecoins , payments, and long-term expansion beyond the traditional cryptocurrency trade.