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Mastercard Just Wired Stablecoin Cards Into 130 Countries — 73 Days After the BVNK Close
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Fusion42 · 18 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
Mastercard launched its Global Money Platform 73 days after acquiring BVNK, enabling stablecoin-linked card issuing across 130 countries. This move aims to secure a leading position in stablecoin settlement infrastructure ahead of the GENIUS Act regulatory deadline in January 2027.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, and 13 sources have reported it between 23 Sep 2026 and 19 Oct 2026.
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You must act fast to secure partnerships with Mastercard’s stablecoin platform as it sets the foundation for compliant digital payments before the GENIUS Act deadline. Traditional payment providers will struggle to stay relevant without integrating stablecoin rails now.
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13 sources · first reported 23 Sep 2026 · latest 19 Oct 2026
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