Mastercard and BVNK expand stablecoin payment infrastructure

Mastercard is expanding its involvement in the digital asset sector through its Global Money Platform, built in collaboration with BVNK. The platform integrates traditional fiat currency accounts with stablecoin functionality, allowing banks and fintech companies to offer multi-currency accounts and real-time conversions under their own branding. This modular approach enables financial institutions to utilize stablecoin technology without developing the underlying infrastructure.

Airtm has announced a partnership with Mastercard-owned BVNK to introduce wallet-based payments for users in emerging markets. Utilizing the Stellar blockchain, the integration will be part of the Airtm Connect platform. This service will allow Airtm users to pay participating retailers directly from their digital wallets using BVNK’s infrastructure. The rollout for this integration is expected to begin in the fourth quarter of 2026.