Mastercard (MA) has shifted its blockchain strategy regarding Zerohash, moving from a planned acquisition to a strategic investment after the infrastructure firm decided to maintain its independence.

  • The decision avoids a full corporate takeover while demonstrating Mastercard's continued interest in the digital asset space.
  • The company is preparing to release its Q4 2025 earnings later this week.
  • In the last trading session, MA closed down -1.52% at $524.74.