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Mastercard launches its stablecoin platform with BVNK, connecting digital assets to global card payments, fiat conversion and bank payouts.
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Mastercard launched its Global Money Platform following its acquisition of stablecoin infrastructure provider BVNK, bringing fiat and stablecoin accounts, real-time conversion, stablecoin-linked cards, and bank payouts under one API. The platform targets banks, fintechs, and enterprises that want to integrate crypto payment capabilities without building the underlying infrastructure. Merchants receive local fiat rather than crypto, while conversion spreads, issuing fees, and cross-border charges determine the real cost. The launch also intensifies competition with Visa as both networks connect stablecoins to traditional payment rails.
