Basis Theory reported that Mastercard completed its $1.8B acquisition of BVNK on August 3, consolidating the card network and stablecoin rails.
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Mastercard completed its $1.8B acquisition of BVNK on August 3. The card network now owns the stablecoin rails too... Most payments leaders are treating this as a crypto…
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Basis Theory
Built to keep customers transacting.
- Industry
- Financial Services
- Location
- Global, US
- Company size
- 51–200 employees
About Basis Theory
Basis Theory offers a fully programmable vault to create engaging commerce flows, connect with any partner, effortlessly manage compliance, and keep control of payments data. Standing at the intersection of technology and commerce, Basis Theory’s PCI Level 1, SOC2 type 2, and ISO 27001-compliant vault revolutionizes the way fintechs and merchants build their payment infrastructure by providing unparalleled flexibility and customization. This enables businesses to tailor their payment stacks to their unique needs. From emerging fintech startups to established merchants, Basis Theory provides the tools and support necessary for each to craft a payment stack that perfectly aligns with their business model.
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Technology & Infrastructure
Basis Theory achieved a 50% reduction in payment latency through an 8-week migration.
Presence & Recognition
Basis Theory attended the MRC San Diego 2026 event hosted by Merchant Risk Council, featuring Grant Crider speaking on payments strategy and agentic.
Presence & Recognition
Basis Theory is the proud sponsor of the Innovation Award at the Women in Payments 2026 Honorary Event hosted by Optimized Payments on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026 at the Gaylord Opryland Tennessee Ballroom in Nashville, Tennessee.
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