Techub News reports that, according to CoinDesk, global payments company Mastercard is evaluating a deeper strategic partnership with blockchain infrastructure company Zerohash after the termination of acquisition negotiations. The report states that the two parties had discussed a potential acquisition in October 2025, with a valuation range of approximately $1.5 billion to $2 billion, but Zerohash wishes to remain independent, and the deal did not proceed. Sources familiar with the matter say that discussions about the investment are still ongoing and no final decision has been made.