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Merchants’ ‘victory’ over credit card fees will just complicate things more for them

Do small business owners think that Visa and Mastercard won’t just recoup their fees elsewhere?

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Credit card tier discrimination may be coming: New Visa-Mastercard swipe settlement could reshape rewards—and surcharges

Credit card tier discrimination may be coming: New Visa-Mastercard swipe settlement could reshape rewards—and surcharges

Premium credit cards like the Chase Sapphire Reserve or Capital One Venture X could soon face higher surcharges—or be outright rejected—as a new deal could reshape swipe fees.

JLS kept souvenir bottle from Jay-Z

JLS kept souvenir bottle from Jay-Z

JLS have kept a bottle of champagne they were given by Jay-Z 15 years ago after their double BRIT Awards win.

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Why a Visa-Mastercard legal settlement could lead to your rewards credit card getting declined

Visa and Mastercard have proposed a settlement in their long-running legal dispute with merchants over interchange fees

The Independent UK

You can finally use PayPal on Amazon and the high street – and even get cashback with every purchase

You can earn cash with the new PayPal+ loyalty scheme – as well as get a PayPal debit and/or credit card for the first time

'Bonkers' AI Spending Spree Backfires — Google, Meta and Microsoft Debt Hit as Investor Anxiety Deepens

Companies like Google, Meta, and Microsoft are now turning to debt financing to scale up their AI infrastructures to meet market expectations.

International Business Times UK

Coinbase and stablecoin startup BVNK call off $2 billion acquisition

BVNK was previously fielding offers from not only Coinbase but Mastercard.

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Chase Sapphire, Amex and More May Be Rejected by Merchants as Visa and Mastercard Strike Historic Deal

Chase Sapphire, Amex and More May Be Rejected by Merchants as Visa and Mastercard Strike Historic Deal

A new Visa–Mastercard settlement lets merchants reject premium rewards cards, cutting fees but potentially ending the perks consumers have come to expect.

International Business Times UK

Nearly half of shoppers ‘would ignore scam red flags in hope of a big discount’

Nearly half of shoppers ‘would ignore scam red flags in hope of a big discount’

Time pressures and the hope of heavy discounts could push some people towards being scammed, according to research for Mastercard.

Evening Standard

Visa and Mastercard Swipe-Fee Deal Could Reshape Credit Card Rewards and UK Spending

Visa and Mastercard Swipe-Fee Deal Could Reshape Credit Card Rewards and UK Spending

Visa and Mastercard's settlement could lower swipe fees for merchants but may reduce credit card rewards for shoppers.

International Business Times UK

Levi Rietveld's $1M XRP Price Prediction Challenge to Jake Claver

Levi Rietveld's $1M XRP Price Prediction Challenge to Jake Claver

Crypto analyst Levi Rietveld challenged influencer Jake Claver to pay $1 million if XRP doesn't hit $100 by year-end. Claver claims prices could soar much higher.

International Business Times UK

Credit card companies near deal over charging stores - and it could have a big impact on how you shop

Credit card companies near deal over charging stores - and it could have a big impact on how you shop

Merchants pay higher fees when consumers buy products with rewards credit cards

The Independent UK

‘It’s the same with Victoria Secret’: Ulta worker makes mistake to North Carolina woman’s store card balance. Then she has to pay $237 to fix it

‘It’s the same with Victoria Secret’: Ulta worker makes mistake to North Carolina woman’s store card balance. Then she has to pay $237 to fix it

When you’re checking out at a store and the cashier offers you 20% off just for opening a rewards card, it sounds harmless enough. For one woman, though, that quick “sure, why not” at Ulta turned into a years-long credit nightmare.

Visa, Mastercard Near Historic Settlement With Merchants: Could Cut Fees, Let Stores Reject Rewards Cards

Visa, Mastercard Near Historic Settlement With Merchants: Could Cut Fees, Let Stores Reject Rewards Cards

Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) and Mastercard Inc. (NYSE:MA) are reportedly close to settling with merchants that could reduce credit card fees and give retailers more flexibility in deciding which cards to accept.

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Put It on My Card: Why Luxury Brands and Payments Firms Pair Well

Ferrari and Mastercard could make an atypical but powerful investment combination, as both stand to benefit from increases in luxury spending.

See the High Tariff Rates on Toys, Video Games and 7 Other Popular Holiday Gifts

Tariffs on toys, video games, fashion items, books and more are driving up holiday gift prices. Find out which gifts are being hit the hardest this year.

Capital One Roll-Off Will Soften Mastercard's Volume Growth Into 2026, Analyst Warns

Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:MA) posted another strong quarter, fueled by resilient consumer spending and steady global transaction growth.

Mastercard Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Mastercard (NYSE:MA) reported third-quarter financial results on Thursday. The transcript from the company’s third-quarter earnings call has been provided below.

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Mastercard's Strong Earnings Signal Americans Are Still Spending, Despite Inflation Fears

Mastercard (NYSE: MA) reported fiscal third-quarter results on Thursday. The company reported quarterly net revenues of $8.60 billion, up 17% year-over-year and 15% Y/Y on a neutral currency basis, beating the analyst consensus estimate of $8.53 billion.

Mastercard poised to acquire crypto startup Zerohash for nearly $2 billion, sources say

The move to acquire the crypto company comes after Mastercard was in talks to acquire another stablecoin startup BVNK for around $2 billion.

The world is headed for re-globalization not de-globalization, as ‘coalitions of the willing’ emerge, Mastercard chair and former USTR official says

“So you’re seeing more regional concentrations of trade, and I think you’re seeing new experiments being born in this environment.”

The Real Reason Walmart Refuses Tap Payments

If you’ve ever stood at a checkout line expecting to tap your card, only to be told it’s not accepted, you’re not alone. Millions of...

Citigroup, Mastercard, American Airlines Launch New AAdvantage Globe Travel Rewards Card

On Sunday, Citigroup, Inc. (NYSE:C), along with American Airlines Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:AAL) and Mastercard (NYSE:MA), unveiled a new mid-tier travel rewards credit card, Citi/AAdvantage Globe Mastercard.

JPMorgan Analyst Favors Visa Over Mastercard: Here's Why

JPMorgan analyst Tien-tsin Huang expressed views on the upcoming earnings of major payment card services providers Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) and Mastercard (NYSE:MA).

Coinbase Is Eyeing a Stablecoin Acquisition. Should You Buy COIN Stock Here?

Coinbase stock is up over 95% in six months as it eyes a $1.5–2.5B acquisition of stablecoin firm BVNK, aiming to cement its lead in blockchain payments and expand revenue beyond trading.

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