Mastercard Poised to Acquire Crypto Startup Zerohash for Nearly $2 Billion

• Mastercard negotiates purchase of Zerohash for $1.5-$2 billion, according to sources.
• Chicago-based startup raised $104 million in September 2025 at $1 billion valuation.
• Deal follows Stripe’s $1.1 billion Bridge acquisition and Coinbase’s negotiations over BVNK.

Mastercard is in late-stage discussions to acquire crypto and stablecoin infrastructure startup Zerohash for between $1.5 and $2 billion, according to sources familiar with the negotiations. 

The deal may still collapse before completion, but if closed, it would represent one of Mastercard’s largest investments in stablecoin and blockchain infrastructure. Founded in 2017, Chicago-based Zerohash builds technology enabling stablecoin payments and cryptocurrency trading capabilities for clients.

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