The credit card giant is considering a strategic investment in Zerohash as opposed to buying the company outright, according to people familiar with the transaction.

What to know:

  • Mastercard's plan to buy Zerohash was stymied by the blockchain infrastructure company's decision to remain independent.

  • Instead, the payments processor is evaluating making a strategic investment in the firm, according to sources.

  • Reports last year said Mastercard was in late-stage talks to acquire Zerohash in a deal valued as high as $2 billion.

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