Mastercard to Acquire Crypto Startup BVNK for $1.8 Billion
萬事達卡將以 18 億美元收購加密貨幣新創公司 BVNK
On March 17, 2026, Mastercard announced a definitive agreement to acquire the London-based stablecoin infrastructure startup BVNK for $1.8 billion.
於2026年3月17日，萬事達卡（ㄨㄢˋㄕˋㄉㄚˊㄎㄚˇ）宣布已達成最終協議，將以18億美元收購總部位於倫敦的穩定幣基礎設施新創公司BVNK。
This strategic move aims to integrate BVNK’s specialized technology directly into Mastercard’s existing Multi-Token Network.
這項戰略舉措旨在將BVNK的專業技術直接整合進萬事達卡現有的多代幣網路（Multi-Token Network）中。
By merging traditional financial systems with on-chain stablecoin rails, the company plans to offer near-instant, 24/7 settlements for financial institutions.
透過將傳統金融體系與鏈上穩定幣軌道合併，該公司計畫為金融機構提供近乎即時、全天候24小時的結算服務。
BVNK, founded in 2021, has built a robust platform that operates across major blockchains, serving clients in over 130 countries.
BVNK成立於2021年，已建立一個能於各大區塊鏈上運作的強大平台，服務遍及全球130多個國家的客戶。
This acquisition represents a major shift in the financial sector, as stablecoins evolve from niche digital assets into core institutional tools.
隨著穩定幣從利基（ㄌㄧˋㄐㄧ）型數位資產演變為核心機構工具，這項收購代表了金融業的重大轉變。
With the stablecoin market capitalization surpassing $316 billion, Mastercard is positioning itself to lead in the future of programmable payments.
鑑於穩定幣市值已突破3160億美元，萬事達卡正致力於在未來可程式化支付領域取得領先地位。
The deal, expected to close by the end of 2026, highlights the growing importance of regulatory-compliant crypto infrastructure.
此交易預計於2026年底前完成，凸顯了符合監管要求的加密基礎設施日益重要。
By owning the underlying technology, Mastercard aims to improve cross-border payments and provide stablecoin checkout options, effectively challenging competitors in the global payment space.
透過擁有底層技術，萬事達卡旨在改善跨境支付並提供穩定幣結帳選項，從而有效地挑戰全球支付領域的競爭對手。
