Visa stories
US merchants risk missing billions in Southeast Asian sales as local instant-payment rails outgrow cards and stay entrenched.
The deal would bolster Visa's push into fraud prevention as banks battle account takeovers, scams and money mule activity.
Users can now approve AI-initiated payments in-chat, as MoonPay tries to make Claude and ChatGPT commerce safer and more seamless.
Freight firms could cut settlement waits and working-capital strain as Visa and Airwallex embed payment tools into shipping platforms.
Users could soon spend digital dollar balances at shops as the firms seek to make stablecoins usable on existing card networks.
Half of firms may be losing up to 20% on international transfers, with fragmented provider setups driving extra fees and slower settlement.
Fraudsters' World Cup scam sites were spotted months ahead of kick-off, helping agencies and firms shut down fake FIFA domains before users were hit.
UnionPay cardholders in Azerbaijan will soon be able to pay at more merchants as Bir expands acceptance across its banking and eCommerce network.
The deal gives accountants advising smaller firms fresh guidance on online payments, banking and cash flow as merchants seek quicker, simpler set-ups.
Shoppers in the Philippines now have access to Apple's contactless payment service across stores, apps and websites, with banks and merchants on board.
Recognition across online payments, fraud prevention and AI could boost Ecommpay's standing as merchants seek broader reach and stronger controls.
Rising regulatory pressure could force banks, merchants and payment firms to tighten controls on AI and card costs as Australia reforms payments.
The move could cut complexity for fintech firms by bundling regulated banking access with payments software in one provider.
Regulators are widening scrutiny of digital finance, forcing UK fintechs to overhaul cloud, payments and data strategies to meet tougher standards.
Businesses may see credit card rewards shrink as the Reserve Bank of Australia's surcharge ban and lower fees prompt banks to trim offers.
Small businesses could save time on procurement as an AI agent in Greater China sourced, ordered and paid for a sample without manual input.
Customers can earn higher cashback on Samsung purchases as the Galaxy Card ties spending more closely to the company's wallet and retail apps.
Nearly 6 million Zilch users will see retail offers and rewards embedded in their payments journey as Rezolve Ai widens Reward's reach.
Australia-based users can now spend USDG balances on Mastercard's network without a physical card, via Apple Pay or Google Pay.
Select banks and fintechs can now test stablecoin transfers in a Visa-managed environment built for treasury and settlement work.
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