Mastercard in Advanced Talks to Acquire Crypto Infrastructure Firm ZeroHash for $2 Billion
Mastercard is nearing a landmark $2 billion acquisition of blockchain infrastructure provider ZeroHash, according to Fortune. The deal would mark one of the largest corporate moves into crypto backend services, bypassing years of regulatory groundwork through ZeroHash's established licenses across multiple jurisdictions.
ZeroHash operates as an invisible rails provider for crypto services, enabling platforms like Stripe and Franklin Templeton to offer digital asset capabilities without developing proprietary infrastructure. Its API-based solution handles compliance, wallet management, and trading functionality - critical pain points for traditional finance firms entering the space.
The acquisition aligns with Mastercard's strategic crypto pivot, following its 2025 launch of crypto-linked payment cards and blockchain interoperability tools. ZeroHash's existing partnerships with fintech leaders provide immediate access to revenue-generating crypto pipelines while mitigating regulatory risk.
