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Can Visa and Akamai Become the Trust Backbone of Agentic Commerce?

V is teaming up with Akamai to secure AI-driven agentic commerce, authenticating shopping agents and intent to separate legitimate activity from fraud.

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Western Union Ties Up With Deutsche Post to Broaden Germany Reach

WU partners with Deutsche Post to roll out cross-border money transfers across Germany in 2026, expanding access at thousands of postal branches.

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Visa Brings USDC Settlement to the U.S. and Advances Onchain Payments

V brings USDC settlement to U.S. partners, enabling 24/7 blockchain-based settlements and pushing stablecoins into core VisaNet workflows.

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3 Payment Stocks to Buy as Their Bull Run Extends Into 2026

The payments space heads into 2026 with tailwinds from rate cuts, tech innovation and rising transaction volumes, setting the stage for sustained growth across the industry.

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Klarna's Agentic Shift: When AI Goes Shopping, KLAR Will be the Guide

KLAR unveils an Agentic Product Protocol letting AI agents read live data on 100M products, positioning the firm as infrastructure for AI commerce.

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Visa is Shaping the Stablecoin Playbook: Disrupting the Disruption

V launches a global stablecoins advisory practice, positioning itself as a guide for banks and fintechs entering the stablecoin market.

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Kaibalya Pravo Dey

Ditch the Cash, Grab the Gains: Top Mobile Payment Stocks to Buy

Mobile payments are booming, and Nu, ACI Worldwide and Bread Financial are leading the charge in fast, digital-first transactions.

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AI Is Reshaping AXP's Risk Approach: Can it Deliver a Real Advantage?

American Express is transforming credit risk management with AI, using real-time insights to boost precision, fraud detection and portfolio growth.

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Affirm Expands Merchant Network: But Is Revenue Growth Keeping Up?

AFRM grows its merchant network 30% YoY to 419,000, driving engagement and revenues up 34% in Q1 FY26.

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Klarna Targets Mainstream Crypto Adoption Through Privy Partnership

KLAR teams with Privy to design a simple crypto wallet, aiming to bring everyday users deeper into digital asset transactions.

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V Gains Loyalty Edge as Collinson & On-us Unlock 1,800+ Airport Perks

Visa expands its travel appeal as Collinson and On-us unlock instant access to 1,800+ lounges for eligible cardholders.

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Global Payments Sinks 28.3% YTD: Dip Worth Buying or Just Dead Weight?

GPN's steep YTD slide contrasts with its bold Worldpay deal and solid cash strength, raising questions about what's next for the payments player.

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Mastercard Turns on the Cash Tap: Buybacks Boom, Dividends Bloom

MA boosts shareholder rewards with a new $14B buyback and a 14% dividend hike as strong cash flow fuels continued capital returns.

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Can Visa's Cross-Border Engine Still Deliver Double-Digit Growth?

V's cross-border business surges with 11% volume growth, fueled by travel, e-commerce and new multi-currency and stablecoin features.

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Leverage on the Rocks: Can Gen Z & Millennials Keep AmEx Premium?

AXP leans on leverage and rising Gen Z and Millennial adoption to fuel returns while preserving its premium edge.

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Market Loves Affirm at 54.6X Premium Valuation: But is Love Blind?

AFRM's rich valuation towers over BNPL rivals as analysts still see upside, raising questions about how much growth is already priced in.

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