Mastercard completes $1.8B BVNK acquisition in stablecoin push

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Mastercard is completing its $1.8 billion acquisition of BVNK, a digital payments company, to push into stablecoin services. The tie-up will enable banks, fintechs, and enterprises to expand stablecoin payments, payouts, settlement, and treasury services. This move positions Mastercard to capitalize on the growing demand for digital currencies and stablecoins in the financial sector.