42 stories tagged #Visa

  1. Europe Launches Wero: A New Payment System to Challenge Visa, Mastercard
    finance

    Europe Launches Wero: A New Payment System to Challenge Visa, Mastercard

    European banks are launching Wero, a digital wallet aiming for payment independence from US giants like Visa and Mastercard, citing control and cost concerns.

    3mo ago 1 min read
  2. Visa and Bridge Launch Global Stablecoin Card Program
    finance

    Visa and Bridge Launch Global Stablecoin Card Program

    Visa and Bridge are expanding their stablecoin-linked payment card program to over 100 countries, integrating digital assets into mainstream commerce.

    3mo ago 1 min read
  3. Mastercard Taps SoFi Stablecoin for Global Payment Settlements
    finance

    Mastercard Taps SoFi Stablecoin for Global Payment Settlements

    Mastercard is integrating SoFi's dollar-backed stablecoin, SoFiUSD, into its global payments network, offering new settlement options for card issuers and acquirers.

    3mo ago 1 min read
  4. Visa and Bridge Expand Stablecoin Card Program Globally
    finance

    Visa and Bridge Expand Stablecoin Card Program Globally

    Visa and Bridge are launching stablecoin-linked Visa cards in over 100 countries, testing on-chain settlement to streamline payment processes.

    3mo ago 1 min read
  5. EU Seeks Payment Autonomy Amid US Dominance
    finance

    EU Seeks Payment Autonomy Amid US Dominance

    Europe races to regain financial independence from US payment giants like Visa and Mastercard, facing market fragmentation and potential exclusion.

    3mo ago 1 min read
  6. Brazil's Pix Dominates Global Payments, Surpassing Visa and Mastercard
    finance

    Brazil's Pix Dominates Global Payments, Surpassing Visa and Mastercard

    Brazil's Pix instant payment system now processes more daily transactions than Visa and Mastercard combined, revolutionizing financial inclusion and challenging established payment networks.

    3mo ago 2 min read
  7. Block Slashes Workforce, Embraces AI for Growth
    finance

    Block Slashes Workforce, Embraces AI for Growth

    Fintech giant Block announces significant workforce reduction and integration of AI to drive efficiency and future investments.

    3mo ago 1 min read
  8. SoftBank's PayPay IPO Eyes $14 Billion Valuation, Secures Major Investors
    finance

    SoftBank's PayPay IPO Eyes $14 Billion Valuation, Secures Major Investors

    PayPay, SoftBank's digital payments arm, targets a massive U.S. IPO with significant backing from Qatar Holdings, Visa, and ADIA.

    3mo ago 1 min read