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V is expanding its cross-border payments business with ACE Money Transfer to simplify digital remittances and strengthen global money movement.

Mastercard (NYSE:MA) is reported to be considering the sale of a majority stake in its UK payments infrastructure subsidiary, Vocalink. The potential buyers are the British banks that previously owned Vocalink, amid ongoing national debate about foreign control of critical financial infrastructure. The discussions relate to the role and ownership of the systems that underpin much of the UK's retail payments activity. Vocalink sits at the core of the UK's payments system, processing...

Geopolitical crises often create winners and losers in the stock market, but for a certain set of investors, investing remains more about surviving the uncertainties. The conflict in Iran is one such crisis that has significantly disrupted global supply chains, forcing even the most durable of American businesses to deal with delays and uncertain prices. […]

Investing.com -- Mizuho Securities downgraded Circle Internet Group, the issuer of the USDC stablecoin, to Underperform from Neutral and trimmed its price target to $50 from $85, flagging competitive threats from a newly launched rival stablecoin that could undercut Circle’s core revenue model.

Mizuho downgrades the digital payments company, citing the threat posed by rival stablecoin Open USD.

Tarbert also highlighted Circle's newly approved national trust charter, which allows the firm to manage USDC reserves under federal oversight.

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Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:MA) is one of the 10 Most Promising Fintech Stocks to Buy Now. On July 8, Barclays initiated coverage of Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:MA), giving the stock an Overweight rating and a price target of $640. The research firm said that after a broad reset across the sector, it has become important for investors […]

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DAKAR, July 14 (Reuters) - No bank card. Shoppers in Africa increasingly are buying online from big brands such as Amazon or Walmart even though they have no physical presence on much of the continent.

ACE Money Transfer said the move is intended to support “faster and more seamless” international money transfers.

MasterCard (MA) concluded the recent trading session at $537.7, signifying a +2.08% move from its prior day's close.

Financial stocks were advancing in late Monday afternoon trading, with the NYSE Financial Index risi

ADI Chain has secured a $50 million strategic investment to expand blockchain infrastructure built for governments,...

By Sai Ishwarbharath B July 13 (Reuters) - Nasdaq-listed fintech firm Payoneer Global plans to hire around 300 engineers by end of 2026 for its new global capability centre in India, joining a growing

Mastercard Weighs Options for Vocalink OwnershipMastercard (NYSE:MA) is reportedly considering selling a majority stake in UK payments infrastructure provider Vocalink back to British banks, according to a report by the Financial Times citing people familiar with the matter. The discussions are understood to be at an early stage, with no formal bids or agreements currently in place.

Vocalink reported a net loss of £12.4m in 2024, compared with a profit of £1.9m in 2023.

MarketBeat recaps the week's top stories, covering SK Hynix's debut, AI stock rotation, earnings from D.R. Horton, and analysis of Palantir, Microsoft, Meta, Broadcom, Rivian, ASML, and Circle.

In recent days, Mastercard launched its Agent Pay for Machines (AP4M) platform, enabling secure payments between AI agents by linking traditional payment rails with stablecoin settlement on public blockchains through partnerships with over 30 fintech players. This move pushes Mastercard further into autonomous, machine-to-machine commerce, positioning its network as a core credentialing and settlement layer for AI-driven transactions. Next, we’ll examine how Mastercard’s AP4M...

AXP is set to expand AI across payments with new tools, security features and tech investments. Can these moves power its next growth phase?

MA slips below its 200-day SMA, but strong earnings growth forecasts, AI payment initiatives and resilient operations keep the long-term outlook in focus.

Tag Systems reinforces its position as a long-term technology partner rather than simply a card manufacturer

As payment infrastructure becomes an increasingly strategic issue for Europe, Robert Bueninck outlines what needs to change to strengthen Europe's position without turning away from international cooperation

VEON Ltd. (NASDAQ:VEON) is one of the undervalued stocks to buy according to the Wall Street. On July 2, VEON and Mastercard (NYSE:MA) announced a collaboration to accelerate the development of inclusive and accessible financial services across Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Pakistan, and Uzbekistan. By combining VEON’s local digital platforms and customer reach with Mastercard’s global payment […]

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Big banks are reportedly weighing a $15 billion bid for Fiserv's STAR debit network to bypass Durbin fee caps, as Visa and Mastercard face settlement costs and stablecoin competition.

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EU lawmakers on Thursday backed kickstarting negotiations on creating a digital version of the euro, as the European Union races to introduce the currency.EU lawmaker Fernando Navarrete Rojas, one of the lead negotiators for the parliament, insisted the digital euro was "an alternative, not a requirement".

Mastercard is gearing up to announce its fiscal second-quarter earnings, and analysts expect profit to increase by a low double-digit percentage.