Mastercard’s $2B Crypto Blitz: ZeroHash Acquisition & Stablecoin Push Ignite Stock Hype
Mastercard is in late-stage talks to acquire crypto infrastructure firm ZeroHash for $1.5–2.0 billion, according to Reuters and Crypto Briefing. ZeroHash, valued at $1 billion after a recent $104 million raise, provides fiat-to-crypto rails for banks and fintechs. Mastercard shares traded near $570 on Oct. 22, close to their 52-week high, with analysts broadly bullish.