Mastercard Nears $2 Billion Acquisition of Zerohash to Boost Stablecoin Infrastructure
Mastercard is finalizing a deal to acquire Zerohash, a Chicago-based crypto infrastructure firm, for an estimated $1.5 billion to $2 billion. The move aims to strengthen Mastercard's capabilities in stablecoin settlements and on-chain transactions, positioning it alongside competitors like Stripe and Coinbase in the race for 24/7 cross-border payment solutions.
Zerohash, founded in 2017, provides API-driven services for cryptocurrency integration, including compliant custody and payouts. This acquisition underscores Mastercard's strategy to dominate asset settlement networks as traditional finance increasingly adopts digital assets.