Mastercard's Legal Woes Are Growing: U.K. Ruling Raises Red Flags

Key Takeaways MA was found to have violated European law by imposing anti-competitive interchange fees. The U.K. ruling may force MA to revise fee structures and expose it to potential merchant damage claims. Both MA and V face global legal scrutiny as fintech and stablecoin alternatives gain merchant interest.Mastercard Incorporated (MA) has been found in violation of European competition law for imposing excessive interchange fees on transactions made using its cards. The U.K.'s Competition Appeal Tribu ...