Key takeaways Mastercard is in talks to purchase Zero Hash, following previous interest in BVNK, with the aim of achieving a stable 24/7 settlement. The deals could give Mastercard a turnkey on-chain payments stack, accelerating its move from pilot to production. Stablecoin-based settlement would allow banks and merchants to transact continuously, bypassing batch cuts and … Continue reading Why Mastercard’s $2 Billion Crypto Move Could End Traditional Bank Hours