what's bvnk?
BVNK is a London-based fintech company specializing in enterprise-grade infrastructure for stablecoin payments, enabling businesses to integrate stablecoins into their payment stacks seamlessly. It bridges traditional finance and crypto by offering fast, compliant, and scalable transactions for cross-border payouts, supplier payments, and more, without requiring users to hold crypto. Key features include real-time settlements, support for US dollar stablecoins, and partnerships with major players like Visa, Citi Ventures, Worldpay, and brands such as Ferrari and Rapyd. BVNK's platform processes over $12 billion annually and supports operations in 200 markets, including 50 US states through collaborations like Paxos. The company focuses on accelerating global money movement, reducing costs, and enhancing financial flexibility for enterprises.
bvnk's Layer1 integrates Chainalysis KYT for real-time risk monitoring and transaction freezing.
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x.com/bvnkfinanceIntegrated Chainalysis KYT directly into its new Layer1 platform, enabling real-time risk monitoring and high-risk transaction freezing via API for compliance in self-hosted payments.
Integrated Chainalysis compliance solutions as part of their compliance infrastructure from the beginning of operations to enable scaling of digital asset operations across multiple jurisdictions.
Coinbase calls off the $2 billion acquisition deal that was in late-stage talks as of October 31st. The transaction that was pending due diligence and expected to potentially close by year-end or early 2026 has been terminated.
Bloomberg reports Coinbase in late-stage talks to acquire BVNK at $2 billion valuation, with deal pending due diligence and potential closing by year-end or early 2026.
Mastercard passed on acquiring BVNK and instead moves to acquire competitor Zerohash for nearly $2 billion.
According to Fortune, Coinbase and MasterCard are in advanced acquisition discussions valued at over $2 billion.
The company processes over $20 billion per year in transactions, as expansion is driven by the GENIUS Act establishing a federal framework for regulated stablecoin payments.
Citi Ventures makes strategic investment in the stablecoin infrastructure platform, adding another major Wall Street institution to its investor base alongside Visa. Valuation now exceeds $750M from its recent funding round.
Collaborates with StraitsX to provide blockchain intelligence and risk frameworks for payment providers, assisting Singapore Police in SGD 200,000 crypto mule case investigation.
$50M Series B funding led by Haun Ventures accompanies launch of embedded wallet unifying fiat and stablecoins globally, plus US expansion with new San Francisco office.
Worldpay Global partners for stablecoin-based cross-border payments implementation.
Visa makes strategic investment to expand stablecoin infrastructure capabilities.
Visa backs stablecoin platform processing $12B+ annually, with Ferrari and Rapyd as active users, following recent Series B funding.
Visa Ventures makes strategic investment in stablecoin payment infrastructure platform for cross-border crypto payments.
Visa Ventures makes strategic investment in London-based stablecoin payment platform.
Visa makes strategic investment in stablecoin infrastructure, signaling institutional adoption.
Visa makes first-ever direct investment in a stablecoin payments infrastructure company.
Visa invests in platform, strengthening institutional backing for stablecoin payment solutions.
Monthly stablecoin payment processing volume exceeds $1B milestone.