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
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. Fortune · 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. AAP · Jun 17
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. Kiplinger · 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. AAP · Jun 16
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. MarketBeat · 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.” Fortune · Jun 15
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… AAP · Jun 14
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. International Business Times UK · 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… AAP · 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. Euronews · 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. TechRadar · Jun 11
The Economic Times · Jun 11 Visa plugs its payment network into ChatGPT letting AI agents shop, pay for users It is not OpenAI's first attempt at e-commerce. The company late last year announced Instant Checkout, which allowed ChatGPT to scour the internet for a specific item like a digital personal shopper. But the process was prone to errors and was not widely adopted by merchants due to the fee…
AAP · Jun 11 Visa Partners with OpenAI to Power the Next Generation of AI Commerce SINGAPORE, June 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Visa (NYSE: V) today announced a strategic collaboration with OpenAI to enable secure Visa payments within agentic commerce, enabling seamless and trusted payments across OpenAI. The companies made the announcement at the Visa Payments Forum in San Francisco. Through the partnership, Visa will provide…
The Economic Times · Jun 11 Contactless card payments on the rise as Indian shoppers swipe less, tap more Indian shoppers are increasingly opting for contactless 'tap-and-pay' card transactions, with estimates suggesting they now account for up to a third of total card swipes. This trend is driven by younger consumers and a preference for speed, as contactless payment infrastructure expands across the country.
The Economic Times · Jun 10 Visa and Mastercard $38 billion swipe fee settlement gets preliminary approval after 20-year legal battle - what it means for merchants, credit card fees and consumers Visa Mastercard swipe fee settlement explained: A major legal battle over credit card swipe fees has advanced. A US district judge has given preliminary approval to a $38 billion settlement involving Visa and Mastercard. This agreement aims to reduce processing fees for merchants. The settlement could also impact rewards cards…
The Independent UK · Jun 10 Visa plugs its payment network into ChatGPT, letting AI agents shop and pay for users Visa is embedding its payment network into ChatGPT, allowing the chatbot to shop and complete transactions for users
Fortune · Jun 10 Visa’s CFO views stablecoins and AI commerce as a long-term bet: ‘They won’t pay off in the next six months, but could over the next six years’ “I’m hesitant to lean into the stablecoin and agentic commerce narratives too much,” Chris Suh, Visa’s chief financial officer, tells Fortune.
AAP · Jun 9 OpenWay collaborates with Visa to help banks launch new payment products at speed and scale SINGAPORE, June 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, OpenWay, a global provider of digital payment software, announces its collaboration with Visa, a global leader in digital payments, to help financial institutions in Asia Pacific bring new payment propositions to market more efficiently. Banks across Asia Pacific are under increasing pressure to…
The Economic Times · Jun 8 Why is the US stock market rallying big today? Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq surge on AI boom — Nvidia and Intel jump as Nasdaq significantly outperformed both the Dow and S&P US Stock Market Rallies Monday as Tech Leads Rebound After Friday's Selloff: The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed above 51,000. The S&P 500 advanced nearly 1%. The Nasdaq gained more than 1.5%, leading the rebound. Intel soared 11% on a major Google AI chip order, while Nvidia and Micron climbed…
Fortune · Jun 8 Visa and Mastercard are planning to shake up the stablecoin market—but pulling it off won’t be easy There are talks of a rumored consortium involving Stripe, Coinbase and others. But don’t count on it happening.
Bangkok Post · Jun 5 Creativity should be on Thailand's national agenda When Visa launched its Destinations Programme for the first time in Asia Pacific, the payments company had its pick of cities from Tokyo to Seoul -- first-world cities that have well-developed infrastructure, institutional readiness and global recognition. The company decided to launch its first Destination in the region with Thailand,…
Barchart · Jun 5 Barchart’s Expert Stock Screener Explains Everything You Need to Know About Options Trading Our top options strategist Rick Orford on selling options premium, how to handle risk, and the one thing he wishes you knew about those lotto trades.