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CRCL Stock in Focus as Circle Faces Increasing Stablecoin Competition

Circle stock sank yesterday on a report that fintech giants are set to launch a rival stablecoin venture. Here’s why that may prove significantly bearish for CRCL shares.

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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.

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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.

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Mastercard Move: Who is strategising at Mastercard to eliminate pain points and make money move globally effortlessly?

International payments have traditionally been slow, less transparent, and expensive. With growing expectations of better, seamless payments in India, Mastercard’s Global Head of Transfer Solutions, Pratik Khowala, is radically changing how these payments are carried out. With experience and expertise he is eliminating the pain points.

The Economic Times

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

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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

Shopify to ban vapes as US authorities crack down on illegal e-cigarettes industry

Shopify is poised to ban all vape sales from its platform this week, responding to pressure from U.S. state attorneys general. This move targets the booming market for illegal e-cigarettes, which lack required licenses and pose public health risks. The ban, expected to impact online sales significantly, aims to curb…

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Shopify To Imminently Ban All Vape Sales Following Severe Pressure From US Law Enforcement Officials

Shopify plans to ban all vape sales in the US, responding to pressure from state attorneys general aiming to curb illegal e-cigarette trade. The move marks a significant legal victory.

International Business Times UK

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.

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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…

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KuCoin Australia MD James Pinch at DECON 2026: Exchanges Are Becoming the Infrastructure Behind Everyday Commerce

SYDNEY, June 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- James Pinch, Managing Director of KuCoin in Australia, was invited to speak at Digital Economy Conference (DECON) 2026 in Sydney, joining Ashima Chaudhary, Vice President at Mastercard Australia, for a fireside chat titled "From Programmable Money to Everyday Commerce: Unlocking the Next Payment Era."…

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Paris taxi scam cost £493 but Monzo won’t help me

We were charged the wrong amount, but because the bank says we have no evidence it won’t do a chargeback

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The Guardian Advertising Awards 2026: winners revealed

Andrex, Ring, Mastercard, Co-op and Ecover pick up awards celebrating scale, influence and integrity

The Guardian - UK

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…

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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.

The Economic Times

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 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

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.

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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

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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…

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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?

The Economic Times

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…

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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.

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