《Mastercard spends $1.8 billion to acquire BVNK: It's not about the tech, it's about the time》 (Author: Web3 Xiaolu) Mastercard has acquired BVNK for $1.8 billion, and the key driver isn't technology or licenses—it's the race to seize the remaining time window to enter the stablecoin payment market. Over the past 12 months, the actual payment volume via stablecoins reached approximately $9 trillion, which is already close to Mastercard's projected total payment volume of $10.6 trillion for 2025—and it completely bypasses card networks. In the stablecoin payment card scenario, Visa accounts for over 90% of transaction volume, leaving Mastercard significantly behind. BVNK, as a foundational layer for stablecoin infrastructure, integrates compliance, cross-chain settlement, and liquidity through APIs. It has already served institutions like Worldpay and Deel, holds 25 licenses, and has established regulatory relationships spanning 130 countries. Read the full article: https://www.(wublock123.com)/index.php?m=content&c=index&a=show&catid=47&id=58303