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Responding to an EU ruling that opens Apple's NFC technology, Visa and Mastercard are expanding their mobile wallet partnerships, with Mastercard reporting 70% of its in-person transactions are now contactless.
S&P 500 companies increased share buybacks by 6.2% to $249.0 billion in Q3 2025, reaching a record $1.020 trillion for the 12 months ending in September.
Everygame Casino announced on December 17, 2025, that it has integrated new payment providers, including Visa and Mastercard, to offer instant withdrawal options for its users.
Collinson International and On-us have partnered to provide eligible Visa cardholders in Asia Pacific with automated access to over 1,800 airport lounges and travel experiences.
Stablecoin monthly adjusted transaction volume reached $1.5 trillion by October 2025, surpassing major payment networks like PayPal as total supply grew to over $304 billion.
Visa announced on December 18, 2025, that it has successfully completed hundreds of secure, agent-initiated AI transactions, signaling a push for mainstream adoption by 2026.
Akamai Technologies is partnering with Visa to secure AI-driven agentic commerce, a strategic move that comes as the company's stock trades at an estimated 26.9% discount to its fair value.
Visa's stock gained 7% over the past month, sparking a debate on whether its $344.41 price is justified or if it remains 13% undervalued.
Klarna launched its Agentic Product Protocol to standardize AI-driven e-commerce, but its stock has fallen 13.3% in the last month.
Visa has enabled U.S. banks and financial partners to settle transactions using Circle's USDC stablecoin, initially leveraging the Solana blockchain. The move, aimed at modernizing institutional payment rails, prompted an immediate positive reaction in Circle's stock.
Ark Invest has executed a strategic purchase of over $32 million in shares of key digital asset companies, including Coinbase (COIN), Circle (CRCL), and Bullish (BLSH). The move signals strong institutional conviction in crypto-related infrastructure, contrasting with recent volatility in the sector.
Koard has enabled Tap to Pay on iPhone for its U.S. merchant clients, allowing them to accept contactless payments directly on an iPhone without additional hardware. This move reflects a broader industry trend toward software-based payment solutions and leverages Apple's ecosystem to lower costs and complexity for small businesses.
Circle (CRCL) and Strategy (MSTR) are pursuing divergent corporate models for crypto-exposed equities. Circle is building regulated payment infrastructure, while Strategy continues to leverage its balance sheet to accumulate Bitcoin, presenting investors with two distinct theses on value creation in the digital asset economy.
Visa has launched a Stablecoins Advisory Practice to help financial institutions integrate digital currencies, capitalizing on the stablecoin market's growth beyond $300 billion and increasing institutional demand for blockchain-based payment rails.
Jim Cramer has expressed a bullish outlook on Procter & Gamble (PG), advising that investor patience will be rewarded. This guidance comes as markets anticipate key economic data and analysts remain divided on the trajectory of bellwether stocks like Nvidia.
HSBC upgraded AbbVie to a "Buy" rating following a strong quarterly report that included higher earnings guidance and a dividend increase, signaling confidence in the company's financial health and market position.
MassPay, a global payout provider, has integrated Visa Direct to enable instant B2B payments across over 200 markets. The partnership aligns with Visa’s strategy of leveraging its vast network to bridge traditional finance with emerging digital asset economies.
Mastercard has announced a $14 billion share buyback and a 14% dividend hike, closely following a similar capital return strategy by its chief competitor, Visa. The move underscores a broader trend among established payment networks to reward shareholders while navigating digital innovation and significant regulatory pressures.
HSBC upgraded Mastercard (MA) to a "Buy" rating, increasing its price target to $633. The revision signals renewed analyst confidence, citing the stock's recent underperformance and strong growth in value-added services as key drivers for a positive re-rating.
Mastercard has acquired a 2.3% stake in B2B payments firm Corpay, signaling a strategic move to deepen its presence in the corporate payments and automation market. The investment aims to counter the influence of integrated fintech platforms and leverage Corpay's established B2B solutions.
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