Visa already processes more than $4.5 billion in annualized stablecoin settlement volume, pointing to growing demand for faster settlement. Visa has launched a new pilot with UK-based payments firm BVNK, allowing businesses to send stablecoin payouts through Visa Direct. The move comes as stablecoins continue to process trillions of dollars in transactions each year, showing how digital dollars are becoming part of mainstream payment systems rather than niche crypto tools. Stablecoins now hold a combined ma ...

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Visa is working to integrate stablecoins into existing payment systems, seeing an opportunity to maintain its market leadership as these tokens gain traction, Visa's head of crypto, Cuy Sheffield, tol... ...

Block, Inc. (NYSE:XYZ) is one of the Best Fundamental Stocks to Buy According to Analysts. On January 2, Keefe Bruyette reduced the firm’s price target on Block, Inc. (NYSE:XYZ)’s stock to $85 from $90, while keeping an “Outperform” rating, as reported by The Fly. Notably, the firm adjusted its price targets in the broader consumer finance and payments groups. Keefe Bruyette Lowers Firm’s PT on Block (XYZ) Stock In a different update, Citi analyst Bryan Keane reiterated the “Buy” ratings on Affirm, Klarn ...

Key Takeaways MA launched Drive and Grocery prepaid cards targeting fuel, EV charging, and grocery incentive spending.The strategy shifts incentives from generic prepaid cards to targeted rewards tied to everyday spending.Built-in controls, digital options, and wallet compatibility support scalable incentive program deployment.Mastercard Incorporated (MA) , through its partnership with Blackhawk Network, is reinforcing its push into incentive-driven payments with the launch of category-specific prepaid rewa ...

Policy risk rattled the financial sector over the weekend after President Donald Trump announced late Friday, Jan. 9, a proposal to cap U.S. credit card interest rates at 10%. Markets reacted swiftly, sending large bank stocks down 1% to 3% on Monday as investors reassessed profitability across consumer lending. Trump suggested the one-year cap would take effect on Jan. 20, though enforcement mechanics remain unclear. Banks and analysts warn that such limits could render sizable portions of the credit ca ...

Group 1: Market Overview - At the start of 2026, the stock market shows signs of instability, with concerns about the potential bubble in the artificial intelligence sector, yet the S&P 500 has reached unprecedented highs [2] - Despite market fears, there are opportunities for investors to identify undervalued stocks that could yield significant returns in the mid to long-term [2] Group 2: Rocket Pharmaceuticals (RCKT) - Rocket Pharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage gene therapy developer focused on rare diseases, with shares dropping from approximately $6.59 to about $2.50 due to a trial-related issue, currently priced at $3.80 [3] - The stock has seen a mild positive trend with an 8% year-to-date rally, and the company is advancing its gene therapy programs, notably in Phase 2 trials for Danon disease [5] - The average Wall Street 12-month price target for RCKT is $8.63, indicating a potential upside of 127% by the end of 2026 [6] Group 3: Fiserv (FISV) - Fiserv is a well-established company in the global payments and financial infrastructure sector, with a significant drop of 40% in stock price due to a poor earnings report, currently priced at $66.79 [8] - Analysts suggest FISV is undervalued based on fundamentals, with expectations of at least a 40% rally in 2026 as the digital payments sector grows [10] - Congressional trading patterns show Representative Gilbert Cisneros purchased FISV shares, highlighting potential investor confidence [11] Group 4: Intel (INTC) - Intel's stock price is currently at $47.29, significantly lower than competitors Nvidia and AMD, despite gaining ground through 2025 [12] - The company is strategically important for the U.S. and is on a path to potentially become the second-largest microchip foundry, surpassing Samsung [14] - Intel's significance is underscored by the geopolitical risks associated with semiconductor production concentrated in Taiwan [15]

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--19% of global consumers with an interest in following this summer's 2026 World Cup plan to place their first ever online bet during the soccer tournament, according to research issued today by leading payments platform Paysafe (NYSE: PSFE). The company's All the Ways Players Pay: World Cup 2026 report also indicates that brand reputation and offering flexible, reliable payments will be crucial for online sportsbooks when converting and retaining new and experienced bett. ...

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Payments giant Visa has partnered with London-based stablecoin infrastructure provider BVNK to enable stablecoin-funded payouts across Visa Direct, expanding the network’s payment options beyond traditional fiat rails. Under the partnership, BVNK will power stablecoin payments for Visa Direct, Visa’s $1.7 trillion money-movement platform, according to a press release issued Wednesday. The integration will allow select business customers to pre-fund payouts using stablecoins and send funds directly to re ...