Stripe, Visa and over 140 other businesses to launch stablecoin to rival Tether and Circle Other big-name participants include BlackRock, American Express, and Google. Fortune · Jun 30
Consortium including Visa, Mastercard jointly launch new global stablecoin The venture, called Open Standard, brings together more than 140 businesses for the stablecoin network and will issue a new US-dollar pegged stablecoin called Open USD, which is expected to go live later this year. The Economic Times · Jun 30
Rezolve AI Stock Has a Short-Squeeze Setup, But Execution Comes First Rezolve AI targets $360 million in 2026 revenue, a 670% increase, backed by hyperscaler partnerships and a $300 million buyback, while analysts rate RZLV a Moderate Buy. MarketBeat · Jun 30
Digital euro wins key EU backing as lawmakers approve draft rules The European Union has moved a step closer to creating a digital euro, after members of the European Parliament passed a crucial vote on the virtual currency. Radio France Internationale · Jun 24
If an AI chatbot misleads you, who is to blame? A court in Germany found that Google was responsible for what its chatbots say in search summaries. This is the accountability we need The Guardian - US · Jun 24
The credit card ‘loophole’ that fraudsters are exploiting Which? said it has heard from some consumers who said fraud had followed them on to a replacement card The Independent UK · Jun 23
Cancelled card ‘loophole’ may leave door open for fraudsters, says Which? The consumer group raised concerns over a process which means people automatically have card details updated where they have previously been saved. Evening Standard · Jun 23
5 Ways to Play Prime Day That Aren’t Amazon Prime Day promises to drive billions in cash flow and revenue for many companies aside from Amazon. Payment processers are among the leading picks. MarketBeat · Jun 23
EU bets on digital euro to cut US tech addiction The EU believes a digital euro is the answer to cutting its addiction to US payment systems like Visa and Mastercard as well as Apple Pay and Google Pay as the bloc seeks to favour European firms over others. According to the ECB, nearly two-thirds of card payments in the… The Economic Times · Jun 23
They lost their daughter to Texas mass shooting. Indian-American parents' $500K scholarship promise gets support from 3 companies 21-year-old Indian-origin Savitha Shan would have graduated by May, but her life was cut short by a March 1 mass shooting. Her parents Shan Muthian and Selvi Shan refuse to continue grieving and announced the Savitha Shanmugasundaram Endowed Scholarship Fund. Her parents want to raise $500,000 as they invite donors… The Times of India · Jun 22
Singapore-based fintech company Aleta aims to expand operations into India Aleta Planet, a Singapore fintech firm, is set to enter the Indian market. The company will provide infrastructure for Visa debit cards, enabling quick launches for partners. Aleta also plans to introduce exclusive Sanrio-themed Visa debit and prepaid cards. These collectable cards featuring popular characters aim to attract a wide… The Economic Times · Jun 19
The $17 billion mistake hidden inside SpaceX's blockbuster IPO SpaceX's record-shattering IPO left $16.7 billion on the table—and the company is burning through cash fast enough that every dollar counts. Fortune · Jun 19
Indian techie forced to return to India after losing H-1B status following layoff, asks: ‘How do I start over?’ An Indian software professional is returning to India after five years in the U.S. with debt and no savings, feeling defeated by layoffs, visa complications, and prolonged administrative processes. Despite prevailing in removal proceedings and securing new employment, a government shutdown and subsequent policy changes led to his B-2 extension… The Economic Times · Jun 19
UQPAY Appointed as ASIC Australian Financial Services Authorised Representative MELBOURNE, Australia, June 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- UQPAY Pty Ltd, the Australian subsidiary of UQPAY Group, is pleased to announce that it has been officially registered as an Australian Financial Services (AFS) Authorised Representative with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), effective 15 April 2026. This achievement marks a… AAP · Jun 18
Fortune · Jun 17 Exclusive: Karta raises $15 million to bring WhatsApp-run U.S. credit cards to global travelers The Miami-based startup is building a WhatsApp-first premium card for non-U.S. clients, to replace a once-popular AmEx product.
AAP · Jun 17 Visa and Mintoak Join Forces to Bring Merchant SaaS Capabilities to Acquirers Across Asia Pacific SINGAPORE, June 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Visa (NYSE: V), a global leader in digital payments, today announced a partnership with Mintoak, a merchant Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) fintech platform, to enable acquirers across Asia Pacific to strengthen their merchant propositions beyond core payment acceptance.
Kiplinger · Jun 16 Dow Notches New High as Tech Stocks Drop: Stock Market Today JPMorgan and Visa helped the Dow Jones Industrial Average close at its highest level ever.
AAP · Jun 16 Asia Pacific Travellers Seek Familiarity, Practicality, Flexibility Amid Shifting Global Dynamics: Visa Report SINGAPORE, June 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Visa, a global leader in payments, unveils key findings from the 2026 Global Travel Intentions (GTI) study, the latest edition of its flagship global study that has captured global travel patterns and preferences for over 20 years.
MarketBeat · Jun 15 5 Stocks Built to Thrive in a Higher-for-Longer Economy These five stocks are positioned to benefit from persistent inflation, elevated interest rates, and strong nominal economic growth.
Fortune · Jun 15 Animoca Brands cofounder Yat Siu argues Asia will fuse AI and the blockchain before the West does “In Asia, we don’t have this problem since we’re much more comfortable with money.”
AAP · Jun 14 BHN encourages Aussies to send the spirit of soccer this FIFA World Cup 2026™ season SYDNEY, June 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As the world gears up for the kick-off of this year's premier football tournament, global leader in branded payments, Blackhawk Network (BHN), is partnering with Visa, the official Worldwide Partner of the FIFA World Cup 2026™, to launch a limited-edition digital FIFA World Cup…
International Business Times UK · Jun 11 Elon Musk's Fintech Plans Disrupted Outside Morgan Stanley HQ Over Claims SpaceX's Grok 'Makes AI Child Porn' Elon Musk's SpaceX IPO, the largest in history, is overshadowed by controversy as xAI's Grok chatbot faces allegations of generating AI child pornography, prompting global regulatory scrutiny.
AAP · Jun 11 NYSE Content Update: Visa Announces Payments Partnership with OpenAI NEW YORK, June 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) provides a daily pre-market update directly from the NYSE Trading Floor. Access today's NYSE Pre-market update for market insights before trading begins. Lance Glinn delivers the pre-market update on June 11thWall Street digests inflation data for a…
Euronews · Jun 11 ChatGPT can now buy things for you after deal with payments giant Visa Visa has embedded its payment network inside ChatGPT, letting the chatbot independently shop and complete purchases on your behalf.
TechRadar · Jun 11 OpenAI signs major Visa deal — so AI agents will soon be able to make payments and purchases for you Visa payments to be integrated within OpenAI's ecosystem, paving the way for future agentic transactions and bookings.