Mastercard and Thunes partner on stablecoin payouts

Mastercard Move just levelled up global payouts 🚀 Mastercard is joining forces with Thunes to add stablecoin wallets as a new payout endpoint on the Mastercard Move network! #Mastercard #Thunes #Stablecoins

Stablecoin enablement continues to expand on cross border rails. Each day becoming more common in certain use cases and geographies.

Mastercard is reportedly nearing a $1.5–$2 billion acquisition of Zerohash to solidify its foothold in crypto and stablecoin infrastructure, signaling its intent to lead in next-generation digital payments. Zerohash’s platform powers regulated crypto trading, settlement, and stablecoin operations for fintechs and banks, giving Mastercard direct access to the technology and expertise needed to launch seamless blockchain-based payment solutions. With stablecoins gaining traction in cross-border transfers and digital commerce, the deal would allow Mastercard to offer “crypto-as-a-service” tools for partners without requiring them to build their own systems. It also positions Mastercard to compete more aggressively with Visa and other fintech rivals that have already aligned with crypto players. While the transaction is still under negotiation, it reflects a decisive move by Mastercard to control the infrastructure layer of digital finance rather than risk disruption from emerging technologies. #Mastercard #Zerohash #Stablecoin #BlockchainPayments #Fintech #DigitalAssets #CryptoInfrastructure #Web3Finance #CrossBorderPayments #FinancialInnovation

#Stablecoins have found product-market fit. Since their inception in 2014, their utility has solved the volatility issue that was plaguing exchanges. Research from #a16zcrypto shows stablecoins decoupling from exchange utility to find applications in daily financial transactions - payments and savings. Traditional finance is here for stablecoins, but will stay for the network. It is crypto's killer application. Tether.io is a top 20 buyer of US Treasuries. Transaction volume now rival Visa and MasterCard. Developed nations now see it as local currency. Online payment giants integrating it for e-commerce. Main currency for #NeoBanks Global User Base of more than 700 million. Citi projects $3.7 trillion supply by 2030. #BuildWealthOnchain

🔥 Breaking: Money isn’t just moving, it’s evolving. Mastercard’s $2B commitment to crypto is more than an investment; it’s a blueprint for the future of finance. By integrating stablecoin-powered payments, they’re enabling instant, round-the-clock transactions that reshape how value flows across borders. We’re witnessing the shift from traditional banking hours to an always-on, decentralized financial ecosystem, where innovation meets accessibility and efficiency. This is banking without limits, and it’s redefining what global commerce can be. #CryptoRevolution #FintechInnovation #Web3Finance

Another one bites the dust. Mastercard just placed a $2B bet on how the future settles. They’re reportedly acquiring Zero Hash - the infrastructure quietly powering stablecoin settlement for some of the biggest fintechs in the world. Visa tested the waters first, settling transactions in USDC. Mastercard skipped the pilot phase and went straight for ownership. Zero Hash brings licensed crypto liquidity, compliance automation, and multi-rail settlement tech. Every payment network eventually consolidates around whoever controls clearing and compliance. In crypto, that layer just moved on-chain and Mastercard wants to be the switchboard. Now plug that into a network of 90 million merchants. Card rails. Stablecoin rails. Merging into one. Two networks. Two philosophies. Both chasing the same endgame - control of digital dollar flow. Visa’s building bridges. Mastercard’s buying the island. The payments war has already shifted. It’s no longer card vs card. It’s protocol vs protocol. #Mastercard #ZeroHash #Fintech #Stablecoins

Yellow Card has announced a significant strategic pivot: it is shutting down its consumer-facing app by January 1, 2026. The African crypto unicorn is moving away from the high-cost, high-regulation retail market to concentrate fully on B2B stablecoin infrastructure. This move reflects a broader trend in African fintech, shifting from consumer adoption, which has plateaued, to enterprise demand, which is surging. The new focus will be on providing treasury, liquidity, and cross-border payment solutions for businesses, NGOs, and other financial institutions. This is a calculated shift, positioning Yellow Card as a core infrastructure provider for the future of digital finance in Africa, rather than a consumer-facing exchange. Note: Users of the consumer app have until December 31, 2025, to withdraw their funds. Read the full analysis here: [https://lnkd.in/dMqmzRJb] #techsoma #YellowCard #Fintech #Crypto #AfricaTech #Stablecoins #B2B #Payments #DigitalPayments #Innovation #Africa #BusinessStrategy #CrossBorderPayments #Infrastructure

We've seen significant curiosity regarding real world crypto adoption in high growth markets. The biggest barrier isn't accepting crypto; it's the friction and risk involved in instant fiat settlement. AEON has addressed this challenge in Mexico MXN. Our new guide details the infrastructure that allows a user to pay seamlessly with crypto, while guaranteeing the local merchant receives verified Pesos MXN instantly via local bank transfer. This completely removes the conversion risk and complexity that slows down adoption. This process is critical for scaling Web3 commerce: it proves that global, decentralized payments can coexist with local banking infrastructure, ensuring certainty for both the consumer and the business. Check out the step by step guide on how AEON Pay solves the final mile of settlement in Mexico. #AEON #Coinbase x402 Protocol #AIPayment #Fintech #Mexico #MXN

Banks and payments giants are buying, not building. A recent report by Citizens says crypto M&A is accelerating as firms race to scale: • Mastercard is in late stage talks to buy Zero Hash for up to 2 billion. Signal is clear. Stablecoin rails are strategic. • Coinbase and Mastercard also explored a BVNK deal valued up to 2.5 billion. • This raises the stakes for Visa and other networks to scale crypto capabilities fast. What this means for custody and wallet infrastructure teams - Build for bank grade security and compliance - Prove easy integration with treasury and core systems - Be partnership ready for acquirers and alliances This is exactly what we are building at Liminal Custody. We have a suite of solutions built for banks and institutions that are ready to move from Trade Fi to digital assets. In this case, it is not only about how, but also about when. #crypto #stablecoins #tokenization #custody #fintech #banking

Mastercard has just announced the acquisition of zerohash for a staggering $2 billion - a bold move that reinforces Mastercard’s strategic push into digital assets infrastructure and crypto-as-a-service solutions. Zero Hash has been a key enabler for fintechs and neobanks to offer crypto trading, staking, and rewards functionalities compliantly. With this acquisition, Mastercard is positioning itself not just as a payment network, but as a bridge between traditional finance and Web3. This could mark a turning point for large-scale institutional crypto adoption, especially across regulated markets. 💭 Open question - will legacy players like Mastercard lead the next phase of digital asset integration, or will startups still drive the innovation edge? #Fintech #DigitalAssets #Crypto #Innovation #Mastercard #ZeroHash #Web3 Daniel Rodríguez Miguel Harry Lars Ghillemyn Leonel Marques Michael Duval Maria Bezmelnitsina Karima Lachgar Géraldine Spies Tommaso Cervellati, MBA, CAIA David Teixeira Jonas Mercier Moustapha Adjadj Ludivine Chaulier Nazim Morera Emilie Allaert Anthony Mansour, CIA OffChain Luxembourg a.s.b.l. Roberto P. Paul de Ruiter Yves-Laurent K. Tobias Seidl Julien Choveton-Caillat Ignacio J. Marceau Visano Florian NICOLAS Jesús Peña García 💥Brice Vandevoorde Anna Potkalo Aude Forestier Sorin Cristescu Henri Ndreca Eni Shtini Olivier Laurette Umberto Benti George Best