Mastercard is reportedly close to acquiring crypto and stablecoin infrastructure startup zerohash.

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The companies are in late-stage talks on a $1.5 billion to $2 billion acquisition, though the deal could still fall through, Fortune reported Wednesday (Oct. 29), citing unnamed sources.
Reached by PYMNTS, zerohash said in an emailed statement: “We don’t comment on rumors or speculation about our business.”
Mastercard declined to comment on the report.
According to the Fortune report, zerohash supports companies’ efforts around stablecoins, crypto trading platforms and application programming interfaces for tokenization.
Zerohash announced in a Sept. 22 press release that it raised $104 million in new funding in a Series D-2 round to speed its product expansion and hire new talent.
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The company said in the release that the round happened amid a surge in demand for enterprise-grade on-chain infrastructure, triggered by a boom in consumer adoption and new regulatory clarity in the United States and Europe.
“This raise, and the caliber of our investors and clients, is testament to the trust we’ve built,” zerohash Founder and CEO Edward Woodford said in the release. “It further underscores the scale and the proven track record that we have developed since founding in 2017. Crypto, stablecoins and tokenization aren’t coming — it’s here — and zerohash is the engine behind the scenes.”
It was reported on Sept. 23 that zerohash partnered with Morgan Stanley to enable that company’s online stock trading arm, E-Trade, to add cryptocurrency trading to its platform in the first half of 2026. The service will initially allow E-Trade clients to trade bitcoin, ether and solana.
On Oct. 3, it was reported that zerohash will power cryptocurrency trading and custody services that OnePay plans to add to its financial app. OnePay is a FinTech company that is majority-owned by Walmart, and its new services will enable users to access bitcoin and ether later this year.
It was reported on Oct. 9 that Mastercard and crypto exchange Coinbase were vying to acquire BVNK, a FinTech company specializing in stablecoin payment infrastructure. The report said BVNK provides enterprise-level infrastructure that enables businesses to facilitate payments using stablecoin.
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Goodlettsville Police Department is investigating an early-morning armed robbery at the Sunshine Market on Rivergate Parkway on Oct. 28.
Officers say four masked and gloved men entered the store around 5:12 a.m. on Tuesday, ordering a clerk and a customer to the ground before stealing cash and a large quantity of lottery tickets. The suspects also ripped the alarm from the wall and turned off exterior lights.

Surveillance photos show masked suspects performing an armed break-in of the Sunshine Market in Goodlettsville. (Photos: GPD)

Surveillance photos show masked suspects performing an armed break-in of the Sunshine Market in Goodlettsville. (Photos: GPD)

Surveillance photos show masked suspects performing an armed break-in of the Sunshine Market in Goodlettsville. (Photos: GPD)

Police said the suspects fled in a white 2019 Hyundai Sonata, with the Tennessee license plate number BSN3672, that was reported stolen the day before from Goodlettsville.

Surveillance photos show masked suspects performing an armed break-in of the Sunshine Market in Goodlettsville. (Photos: GPD)

The vehicle was later found burned on Hollywood Street in Goodlettsville.
No injuries were reported, and the total amount stolen has not been determined.
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The Baltimore Ravens (2-5) face the Miami Dolphins (2-6) on Thursday, October 30, 2025 at Hard Rock Stadium. The Ravens are considerable favorites in this one, with the spread sitting at 7.5 points. An over/under of 50.5 points has been set for the outing.
The Dolphins beat the Atlanta Falcons, 34-10, in their last game.
In that game against the Falcons, Fins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa completed 20 of 26 attempts for 205 yards, with four touchdowns and no interceptions.
Last time around, the Ravens defeated the Chicago Bears, with 30-16 being the final score.
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On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve (Fed) announced a 25-basis-point rate cut from the previous rate of 4.25%, aligning with market expectations. Despite this bullish development being highly anticipated by top experts as the best catalyst for the remainder of the year, Bitcoin (BTC), XRP, and Ethereum (ETH) led the market downturn following the announcement. 
Fed Chair Signals Uncertainty Over Further Rate Cuts
The selloff intensified after Fed Chairman Jerome Powell indicated during his press conference that another interest-rate cut in December “is not a foregone conclusion.” This uncertainty has contributed to market volatility, as both cryptocurrencies and stocks have rallied this year in anticipation of lower interest rates.
If the Fed does not implement further rate cuts in December, it could lead to a rebound in the dollar, which would be detrimental for Bitcoin bulls.
Analyst Manuel Villegas from Julius Baer noted that options-derived implied movements for US equity indices suggest significant shifts around upcoming macroeconomic reports. He advised crypto investors to prepare for potential volatility.
However, market expert Timothy Peterson provided further insights on social media site X (formerly Twitter), predicting that the Bitcoin price could rise up to 12% over the next week, meaning that the leading crypto could surge toward $123,000. 
Analyst Foresees Positive Momentum For Bitcoin
In his analysis, Peterson highlighted Bitcoin’s performance surrounding Federal Reserve Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meetings and noted that since 2023, Bitcoin’s average movement after such meetings has been about 1.5 times its prior week’s performance. 
With Bitcoin having gained 4% in the week leading up to the Fed’s decision, Peterson anticipates a subsequent increase of around 7%, with a potential range of 0-15%. 
The FOMC, which sets US interest rates and guides monetary policy, often sees markets trade cautiously before meetings, followed by reactions once the uncertainty is resolved, with the expert concluding that despite the growing uncertainty, Bitcoin and the broader market could see a new leg up near record highs.
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