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Why Europe needs a payment system independent of Mastercard and Visa

Europe spends trillions of euros every year on card payments, yet almost none of them run through a European system. Now the EU wants to change that, but can it? Watch the video.

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Morgan Stanley Says These Could Be 2 of the Best Agentic AI Stocks to Buy Now

The premiere financial services firm expects these two payment giants to get a big boost from AI. But both are reportedly facing a big threat.

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Visa to expand card partnership with Stripe’s Bridge to over 100 countries

The two firms previously launched stablecoin-backed cards for 18 countries in April.

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How close is the EU to break free from Visa and Mastercard's grip?

Europe needs to roll up its sleeves, or it risks losing its last bit of independence to US-controlled payment schemes. As the first EU instant payment system, WERO aims to become Europe’s ticket to payment autonomy.

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Can Europe break free of Visa and Mastercard? MEPs stall digital euro

MEPs are struggling to agree a position on the ECB-backed digital euro as Berlin pushes for progress and critics warn the file is being stripped back.

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‘A feedback loop with no brake’: how an AI doomsday report shook US markets

Shares in Uber, Mastercard and American Express fall on back of apocalypse scenario posted on Substack

The Guardian - UK

Is Visa Stock Underperforming the S&P 500?

While Visa has underperformed the S&P 500 Index over the past year, Wall Street analysts maintain a highly bullish outlook on its prospects.

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Dow Loses 821 Points to Open Nvidia Week: Stock Market Today

U.S. stock market indexes reflect global uncertainty about artificial intelligence and Trump administration trade policy.

Kiplinger

Best Online Gambling Canada Sites for Fast Withdrawals & Big Bonuses (2026)

Discover the best online gambling Canadian sites in 2026, offering fast payouts, big bonuses, and smooth, secure gameplay at any time and from anywhere.

Latin Times

Macron asks Trump to lift visa bans on French judge and former EU commissioner

French President Emmanuel Macron has urged his US counterpart Donald Trump to lift “unjustly imposed sanctions” against several European citizens – including former European commissioner Thierry Breton and judge Nicolas Guillou, French media reported Sunday.

Radio France Internationale

American Express and Visa alumni raise $4 million for Rhythmic, which partners with brands to provide financial products for their customers

Startup aims to make stablecoins more accessible to the general public.

Fortune

Options Traders’ Relaxed Hedging Against Visa (V) Stock May Offer a Hidden Bullish Signal

Despite a historically bad start to the new year, credit card giant Visa hasn’t sparked panicked hedging. That’s quite telling for V stock.

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Britain’s biggest banks to create alternative to Mastercard and Visa

The vast majority of card transactions across the UK are made on Visa or Mastercard networks

The Independent UK

Trump news at a glance: Ukraine must reach a deal with Russia ‘fast’, says president before trilateral talks

Trump envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-law Jared Kushner will meet delegates from Russia and Ukraine in Geneva. Key US politics stories from 16 February at a glance

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UK bank bosses plan to set up Visa and Mastercard alternative amid Trump fears

Exclusive: First meeting to be held over domestic payments system aimed at reducing reliance on US networks

Euronews

Delaying digital euro harms Europe, German vice-chancellor says

Those who fail to recognise that it is now essential to move forward with the digital euro are harming Europe itself, Vice-Chancellor Lars Klingbeil told journalists, amid delays in the European Parliament over approval of the legislation.

TechRadar

'I want to give millions of young people the financial foundation I never had': MrBeast buys a financial planning app for young people, but all we can ask is - why?

MrBeast acquires Step to teach financial skills to young users, expanding Beast Industries beyond media into fintech and money management.

The Independent UK

Italy last hosted the Olympics in 2006. These women were there, and now are volunteers in Milan

A small army keeps every Olympics running around the clock

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European Parliament to 'test' support for digital euro

The European Parliament will vote on a report on the annual work of the European Central Bank, which includes a passage in support of the digital euro. The vote will take place on Tuesday.

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Still Sitting on Gift Cards From Christmas? Here’s How To Max Out Their Value

Many gift cards go unused every year. Learn how to avoid expiration, stack deals, swap gift cards and turn leftover gift card balances into real savings.

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What Are Wall Street Analysts' Target Price for Visa Stock?

Despite trailing the S&P 500 Index over the past year, Visa continues to command strong confidence on Wall Street.

Euronews

Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics: Which sports do Europeans prefer?

The upcoming Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics are expected to further boost Europe's winter sports economy, although high costs are increasingly becoming a barrier for snow lovers.

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Nicki Minaj champions making ‘every American child a capitalist from birth,’ so Donald Trump rewards her with a ‘Gold Card’

All hardwork should be rewarded, who cares what intent drove it. Right?

The Times of India

Explained: Visa’s dual-hub strategy in Dubai and Riyadh as Saudi Arabia tightens the rules

Global payments giant Visa is restructuring its Middle East operations, creating dual hubs in Dubai and Riyadh. This strategic shift acknowledges Saudi Arabia's new 'regional headquarters' policy, which mandates local HQs for government contracts. The move reflects intensifying competition among Gulf states for foreign investment and economic influence, with Riyadh…

The Conversation

Gifts of gym memberships and Botox treatments can lead to hurt feelings – and bad reviews for the businesses

How would you feel if someone gave you a gym membership as a holiday or Valentine’s Day gift?

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