Mastercard launches global fiat and stablecoin payments platform with BVNK

Mastercard has launched its Global Money Platform with BVNK, allowing banks, fintech companies and businesses to manage fiat currencies and stablecoins through a single application programming interface (API). Summary Mastercard has launched its Global Money Platform with BVNK, bringing fiat accounts, stablecoin payments and currency conversion together through a single API. Nuvei, Marqeta, Ontop, Beem and Almond FinTech are among the first companies preparing to integrate the platform following Mastercard’s acquisition of BVNK in August 2026. The service connects with Mastercard Move, with local bank payouts expected to cover more than 40 currencies across over 200 countries and territories in 2027. Businesses will be able to spend stablecoin balances through Mastercard’s global merchant network, with card issuing supported across more than 130 countries. According to a joint announcement from the companies, the service combines Mastercard’s international payment network with BVNK’s stablecoin technology, following the completion of their acquisition deal in August 2026. Nuvei, Marqeta, Ontop, Beem and Almond FinTech are among the first companies preparing to integrate the service...