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Evercore ISI on MasterCard (MA) acquisition: 'both offensive and defensive' play
March 17, 2026 1:27 PM EDTEvercore ISI analyst Adam Frisch reiterated an In Line rating and $610.00 price target on MasterCard (NYSE: MA)
The analyst commented, "While widely speculated with a few different suitors, MA is buying BVNK a stablecoin payments orchestration layer which not only bolsters its near-term... More
TD Cowen on MasterCard (MA): BVNK deal gives 'clear answer' to MA stablecoin plan questions
March 17, 2026 10:18 AM EDTTD Cowen analyst Bryan Bergin reiterated a Buy rating and $671.00 price target on MasterCard (NYSE: MA)
The analyst commented, "Investor sentiment surrounding stablecoin implications for the networks remains skeptical/unsure as evidenced recently by the pressure on MA/V shares in reaction to the Citrini report. We think deals like this will help to soothe Street concerns... More
Wolfe Research on MasterCard's (MA) BVNK acquisition: 'unsurprising' but positive, MA to benefit from stablecoin infra
March 17, 2026 10:08 AM EDTWolfe Research analyst Darrin Peller reiterated an Outperform rating and $715.00 price target on MasterCard (NYSE: MA)
The analyst commented, "This morning Mastercard announced its acquisition of BVNK for up to $1.8bn (including $300mn in contingent payments). BVNK provides stablecoin & tokenized asset infrastructure - with similar... More
Mastercard to acquire BVNK for up to $1.8 billion to expand digital asset capabilities
March 17, 2026 8:02 AM EDTMastercard announced a definitive agreement to acquire BVNK, a stablecoin infrastructure company, for up to $1.8 billion, including $300 million in contingent payments. The transaction is expected to close before the end of the year, subject to regulatory review and other customary closing conditions.
BVNK, founded in 2021, operates a platform that enables sending and receiving payments on major blockchain networks across more than 130 countries. The company bridges fiat... More
