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Why Visa is paying Permira nearly double for BioCatch after only two years
Visa's $2.4 billion BioCatch acquisition targets fiscal Q2 2027 close, testing whether behavioural biometrics can outrun the AI-driven banking fraud surge.
August 6, 2026
The BVNK deal is complete. What must Mastercard prove after its $1.8bn stablecoin bet?
Mastercard now owns BVNK’s stablecoin payment infrastructure and regulatory capabilities, giving the payments group a faster route into cross-border settlement, enterprise treasury and digital asset payouts. The real test is whether Mastercard can convert that technical access into profitable network activity without compromising customer choice or platform neutrality.
August 3, 2026