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Mastercard revenue rises 14% to $9.8bn as payment services outgrow card transactions
Mastercard reported stronger third-quarter revenue, profit and operating margins as cross-border activity and value-added services expanded. Its completed acquisition of BVNK and the launch of a global money platform create opportunities beyond traditional card payments, although the financial contribution remains uncertain.
Mastercard-backed BVNK partners with Airtm to connect stablecoin wallets to retail payments in emerging markets
Airtm and Mastercard-owned BVNK have announced a partnership to connect digital wallets with participating retailers and cross-border payment infrastructure. The planned integration could address a persistent problem in stablecoin adoption: moving money between blockchain networks, local financial systems and everyday commerce.
Visa finally gets closer to China’s domestic payments market, but UnionPay competition poses a major test
Visa Inc. has received preliminary approval from the People's Bank of China to establish a domestic bankcard clearing institution, advancing a long-running effort to enter China's local payments market while leaving the company with significant licensing and competitive hurdles.
The BVNK deal is complete. What must Mastercard prove after its $1.8bn stablecoin bet?
Mastercard now owns BVNK’s stablecoin payment infrastructure and regulatory capabilities, giving the payments group a faster route into cross-border settlement, enterprise treasury and digital asset payouts. The real test is whether Mastercard can convert that technical access into profitable network activity without compromising customer choice or platform neutrality.
Visa is growing at 14%, so why is it cutting 2,600 jobs? The answer goes beyond AI
Visa is eliminating about 7% of its workforce even as payments volume, revenue and earnings rise, signalling a strategic reallocation rather than a conventional downturn response.
Visa and Mastercard just cleared a $38bn hurdle, but merchants are not done fighting
Find out how Visa and Mastercard’s $38bn swipe-fee settlement could affect V stock, MA stock, merchants, rewards cards and consumers.
Mastercard bets on stablecoin infrastructure with BVNK deal to reshape global payments (NYSE: MA)
Mastercard’s $1.8B BVNK deal expands into stablecoin infrastructure. Discover what it means for payments, fintech, and global money movement.
Rezolve Ai PLC expands core AI commerce platform with $230M Reward Loyalty UK Limited acquisition (NASDAQ: RZLV)
Discover how Rezolve Ai PLC’s $230M Reward Loyalty UK Limited acquisition could reshape AI commerce profitability and investor sentiment. Read the analysis now.