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Chase Sapphire, Amex and More May Be Rejected by Merchants as Visa and Mastercard Strike Historic Deal

A new Visa–Mastercard settlement lets merchants reject premium rewards cards, cutting fees but potentially ending the perks consumers have come to expect.

International Business Times UK

Nearly half of shoppers ‘would ignore scam red flags in hope of a big discount’

Time pressures and the hope of heavy discounts could push some people towards being scammed, according to research for Mastercard.

Evening Standard

Visa and Mastercard Swipe-Fee Deal Could Reshape Credit Card Rewards and UK Spending

Visa and Mastercard's settlement could lower swipe fees for merchants but may reduce credit card rewards for shoppers.

International Business Times UK

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Levi Rietveld's $1M XRP Price Prediction Challenge to Jake Claver

Crypto analyst Levi Rietveld challenged influencer Jake Claver to pay $1 million if XRP doesn't hit $100 by year-end. Claver claims prices could soar much higher.

International Business Times UK

Credit card companies near deal over charging stores - and it could have a big impact on how you shop

Merchants pay higher fees when consumers buy products with rewards credit cards

The Independent UK

‘It’s the same with Victoria Secret’: Ulta worker makes mistake to North Carolina woman’s store card balance. Then she has to pay $237 to fix it

When you’re checking out at a store and the cashier offers you 20% off just for opening a rewards card, it sounds harmless enough. For one woman, though, that quick “sure, why not” at Ulta turned into a years-long credit nightmare.

The Mary Sue

Visa, Mastercard Near Historic Settlement With Merchants: Could Cut Fees, Let Stores Reject Rewards Cards

Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) and Mastercard Inc. (NYSE:MA) are reportedly close to settling with merchants that could reduce credit card fees and give retailers more flexibility in deciding which cards to accept.

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Put It on My Card: Why Luxury Brands and Payments Firms Pair Well

Ferrari and Mastercard could make an atypical but powerful investment combination, as both stand to benefit from increases in luxury spending.

MarketBeat

See the High Tariff Rates on Toys, Video Games and 7 Other Popular Holiday Gifts

Tariffs on toys, video games, fashion items, books and more are driving up holiday gift prices. Find out which gifts are being hit the hardest this year.

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Capital One Roll-Off Will Soften Mastercard's Volume Growth Into 2026, Analyst Warns

Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:MA) posted another strong quarter, fueled by resilient consumer spending and steady global transaction growth.

Benzinga

Mastercard Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Mastercard (NYSE:MA) reported third-quarter financial results on Thursday. The transcript from the company’s third-quarter earnings call has been provided below.

Benzinga

Mastercard's Strong Earnings Signal Americans Are Still Spending, Despite Inflation Fears

Mastercard (NYSE: MA) reported fiscal third-quarter results on Thursday. The company reported quarterly net revenues of $8.60 billion, up 17% year-over-year and 15% Y/Y on a neutral currency basis, beating the analyst consensus estimate of $8.53 billion.

Benzinga

Mastercard poised to acquire crypto startup Zerohash for nearly $2 billion, sources say

The move to acquire the crypto company comes after Mastercard was in talks to acquire another stablecoin startup BVNK for around $2 billion.

Fortune

The world is headed for re-globalization not de-globalization, as ‘coalitions of the willing’ emerge, Mastercard chair and former USTR official says

“So you’re seeing more regional concentrations of trade, and I think you’re seeing new experiments being born in this environment.”

Fortune

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Here’s Why Walmart Doesn’t Allow You to Tap Your Credit or Debit Card for Payment

If you’ve ever tried to tap your credit or debit card at Walmart and noticed it doesn’t work, you’re not imagining things. While nearly every...

Benzinga

Citigroup, Mastercard, American Airlines Launch New AAdvantage Globe Travel Rewards Card

On Sunday, Citigroup, Inc. (NYSE:C), along with American Airlines Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:AAL) and Mastercard (NYSE:MA), unveiled a new mid-tier travel rewards credit card, Citi/AAdvantage Globe Mastercard.

Benzinga

JPMorgan Analyst Favors Visa Over Mastercard: Here's Why

JPMorgan analyst Tien-tsin Huang expressed views on the upcoming earnings of major payment card services providers Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) and Mastercard (NYSE:MA).

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Coinbase Is Eyeing a Stablecoin Acquisition. Should You Buy COIN Stock Here?

Coinbase stock is up over 95% in six months as it eyes a $1.5–2.5B acquisition of stablecoin firm BVNK, aiming to cement its lead in blockchain payments and expand revenue beyond trading.

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The Guardian - UK

For Mary Portas, queen of shops, small is beautiful on the high street

The retail champion is looking for a big turnout at her pop-up markets this October to support brilliant small businesses that are the backbone of the UK economy, selling everything from pre-loved fashion to jewellery

The Guardian - UK

Flair trade: meet the brilliant small businesses experiencing the Mary Portas effect

The queen of shops has handpicked 30 retailers – including a sustainable-umbrella maker and a specs designer – to showcase their genius at pop-up markets in Manchester and London this month

The Guardian - UK

Pickled plants, mussel magic and ‘cult’ dining hotspots: my week in gastronomic heaven

Two standout restaurants, two very different experiences, made possible by a Mastercard perk that gives diners behind-the-scenes access and gets them into ‘fully booked’ places

Latin Times

Best Bitcoin Casinos: Top 10 Crypto Casino Sites Reviewed by Experts

Crypto gambling has changed a lot in the last few years. Modern bitcoin casinos focus on fast payments, clear rules, and easy apps. In this guide we review the most trusted crypto casinos and explain what to check before you join

Benzinga

Cloudflare Partners With Top Payment Giants To Build Trust In Agentic Commerce

Cloudflare Inc. (NYSE:NET) said Tuesday it is partnering with Visa Inc. (NYSE:V), Mastercard Inc. (NYSE:MA), and American Express Co. (NYSE:AXP) to build a security layer for agentic commerce, an emerging form of e-commerce where AI agents make purchases on behalf of consumers.

Barchart

Mastercard Earnings Preview: What to Expect

Fintech giant Mastercard is gearing up to unveil its third-quarter results by the end of October, and analysts expect a solid double-digit growth in earnings.

The Mary Sue

‘This is the worst news ever’: Georgia woman gets email from Capital One. Then she realizes it affects whether she can go to Costco

A Georgia Capital One customer gets an email from her bank, letting her know that all debit cards will switch from Mastercard to Discover. However, she realizes that it could impact her ability to shop at Costco.

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