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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.

Visa plugs its payment network into ChatGPT letting AI agents shop, pay for users

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…

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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 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…

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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

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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.

No electricity, no gas, no sleep: Cubans on edge amid endless outages

Four months into US oil blockade, Cubans see island drained as state electric company fights to provide even a few hours of power a day

The Guardian - US

Amartha Initiates Coalition to Advance Financial Health for Grassroots Communities in Indonesia

JAKARTA, Indonesia, June 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Amartha Financial (Amartha), together with Women's World Banking, Center for Financial Inclusion at Accion, Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth, CERISE+SPTF, SME Finance Forum (SMEFF), KUMPUL, Beenext, and Koalisi Ekonomi Membumi (KEM) officially launched the Indonesian Coalition for Financial Health (ICFH). This cross-sector coalition…

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PaidBy® by Xryma Plc, partners with Mastercard to scale cross-border account-to-account payments

AMSTERDAM, June 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- PaidBy®, the global account-to-account (A2A) payment platform developed by Xryma Plc, and Mastercard today announced a strategic partnership to accelerate the global adoption of open banking-powered A2A payments and enable seamless cross-border commerce. Today, open banking payments are largely domestic, forcing merchants into fragmented…

Circle Stock Slips as Stripe, Visa, Mastercard Explore Stablecoin Platform

Circle stock sinks on reports of Stripe, Visa, and Mastercard nearing launch of a joint stablecoin platform. But should you buy the dip in CRCL shares today?

PNB customer alert: PSU bank suspends MasterCard network activity linked to Russia

PNB customer alert: PSU bank suspends MasterCard network activity linked to Russia

Punjab National Bank customers using MasterCard for international transactions face continued suspension of services linked to Russia. This action aligns with global sanctions. The bank also announced the discontinuation of complimentary airport lounge access for its MasterCard Platinum Debit Cardholders from June 1, 2026. New fixed deposit rates are effective…

The Economic Times

Visa vs. Mastercard Stock: Using Barchart Data to Pick the Best Payments Giant Now

Visa vs. Mastercard Stock: Using Barchart Data to Pick the Best Payments Giant Now

Visa and Mastercard dominate in payments, but one's stronger financials and dividend growth give it a slight edge.

If You'd Put $1,000 Into Mastercard Stock 20 Years Ago, Here's What You'd Have Today

If You'd Put $1,000 Into Mastercard Stock 20 Years Ago, Here's What You'd Have Today

Mastercard has been lagging the past few years, but truly long-term investors have enjoyed massive outperformance.

How Is Mastercard's Stock Performance Compared to Other FinTech Stocks?

How Is Mastercard's Stock Performance Compared to Other FinTech Stocks?

Although Mastercard has underperformed its industry peers recently, analysts remain highly optimistic about the stock’s prospects.

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Dumped 16 Stocks In Q1 As Greg Abel Takes Over as CEO — Investors Notice Shift

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Dumped 16 Stocks In Q1 As Greg Abel Takes Over as CEO — Investors Notice Shift

Berkshire Hathaway, under new CEO Greg Abel, has significantly restructured its portfolio, selling major stakes in companies like Visa and Mastercard, sparking investor concerns about a shift from Buffett's legacy.

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NYSE Content Update: Mastercard Celebrates Two Decades as NYSE-Listed Company

NEW YORK, May 26, 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. Ashley Mastronardi delivers the pre-market update on May 26thInvestors are monitoring new developments in the…

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Free airport lounge access via credit cards is getting tougher as banks tighten entry rules, set minimum spending criteria

The logic is simple: lounge access has become a heavily used perk. Banks earlier assumed that only premium customers or frequent flyers would visit lounges regularly. Instead, many customers signed up purely for lounge access, often with a fee waiver and otherwise using the cards sparingly otherwise

Berkshire Hathaway Sold Off 5 Longtime Warren Buffett Stocks. What the New Abel Era Means for You.

The first quarter of Berkshire Hathaway under new CEO Greg Abel saw a lot of changes.

Best North Carolina Betting Sites in 2026 – Top 15 Sportsbooks

Online gambling in the Tar Heel State has finally caught up with the state’s sports obsession – but if you want the best odds, bigger bonuses, and fewer limitations, international bookies still run circles around local options.

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Willing and Abel: Berkshire's New CEO Makes Huge Portfolio Changes in Q1

Berkshire Hathaway has a new top dog. Its appears that Greg Abel is barking loudly, upending much of the company's huge investment portfolio.

Here's What Berkshire Hathaway Did in Its First Quarter Without Buffett

Q1 2026 marked Berkshire Hathaway's first quarter without Buffett buying and selling stocks in its equity portfolio. Here's what Greg Abel & Co. did.

Beginner's Guide to Paying With Stablecoins Using Crypto Cards

If you've ever wanted to spend crypto without worrying about sudden price swings affecting your balance overnight, stablecoins offer a far more practical solution

The Economic Times

US CEOs seek China business gains from Trump-Xi summit

American business leaders are heading to China for a summit with President Xi Jinping. They aim to resolve ongoing business challenges and secure new opportunities. Companies like Mastercard, Visa, Tesla, and BlackRock are seeking regulatory approvals and market access. The visit is seen as a political opening to accelerate discussions…

15 Best Washington DC Online Casinos for 2026

If you’re picturing slot machines humming a few blocks from the Capitol, pump the brakes. Washington DC online casinos live in a gray, uniquely D.C. lane. The opportunities are there, but you’ve got to understand the local playbook before diving in.

The Independent UK

AI is driving UK spending habits in 2026 – but not in the way you might think

More Britons are prioritising in-person experiences this year to balance out time spent online, a new study has found

Evening Standard

Nostalgia and escapism helping to drive spending habits in 2026 – report

About seven in 10 people surveyed for Mastercard across the UK said that lived experiences are more important to them than ever.

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