Mastercard is reportedly considering a strategic investment in blockchain infrastructure firm Zerohash after the company rejected an outright acquisition, sources familiar with the matter told CoinDesk reporters.

Late last year, Mastercard was reportedly in advanced talks to buy the infrastructure company for up to $2 billion. The company offers custody, settlement, and fiat on- and off-ramps, enabling fintechs and brokerages to offer digital assets without building the underlying infrastructure. Ultimately, Zerohash chose to remain independent.

“We are not entertaining an acquisition by Mastercard. We respect the Mastercard team and look forward to scaling commercial…

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