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Visa is looking for a new stablecoin settlement partner following the sale of BVNK to Mastercard.

Bill Ackman is acquiring Netflix again, while also adding multiple new stocks to his portfolio. The hedge fund disclosed recent positions in Visa, Mastercard, S&P Global, Intercontinental Exchange, and Alcon.

Louisiana enacted a law prohibiting merchants from adding surcharges on debit card transactions, which supporters tout as consumer protection. However, critics note that the legislation does not eliminate the underlying debit card fees charged by financial institutions and payment networks like Visa and Mastercard. The state measure reinforces existing federal prohibitions established under an amendment to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act.

Payment processing giant Visa cut 2,600 jobs, including top executives, from its California offices. The layoffs were described as brutal and spared no level of employment.

Western Union is launching Stablecard on the Visa network in 37 markets to facilitate cross-border payments and offer US dollar-denominated savings for consumers in volatile economies.

Circle has partnered with Visa, Mastercard, and BlackRock as validators for its September Arc launch. The company's USDC distribution deal with Coinbase has been renewed on existing terms, and Arc's testnet has processed half a billion transactions.

Circle added BlackRock, Visa, DTCC, and eight others as Arc validators. Q2 revenue reached $701 million, with USDC circulation hitting $73.3 billion.

Visa is expanding its stablecoin capabilities through a collaboration with zerohash on Visa Direct, which connects to over 18 billion endpoints including cards, bank accounts, and digital wallets.

The Trump administration revoked the Brazilian ambassador’s visa amid a diplomatic dispute. Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva was mentioned in the context of the incident.

The U.S. State Department revoked Brazil's ambassador to the U.S. visa. The visa would be reinstated if Brazil approves President Trump's nominee for U.S. ambassador to Brazil, Daniel Perez.

Visa is laying off 320 employees at its Foster City office on October 1, representing over 12% of its 2,600 total layoffs. The affected roles are primarily in technology and product operations.

Visa is acquiring Israeli cybersecurity firm BioCatch for $2.4 billion to combat AI-driven financial fraud. BioCatch's technology uses behavioral biometrics, such as analyzing mouse movements and keyboard typing, to detect fraud before transactions occur.

The article covers a growing cyclosporiasis outbreak in Michigan leading to food stock declines, bipartisan support for Blanche for Attorney General, advancing Iran-Oman Hormuz talks following Trump's attack halt, easing oil prices and market rallies, AWS's fastest growth in five years, AstraZeneca's potential mega-merger with Bristol-Myers, Visa's acquisition of BioCatch, U.S.-Japan yen defense measures, U.S. manufacturing hitting a four-year high, and Apollo's selection of Austin for its second headquarters.

The Greater Baton Rouge Economic Partnership opens applications for its 2027 leadership program. JPMorgan Chase plans a $750 billion housing investment over a decade to expand affordable housing and home ownership. Visa acquires BioCatch for $2.4 billion to enhance its fraud detection capabilities using behavioral biometrics.

Visa is acquiring cybersecurity firm BioCatch for $2.4 billion to address rising AI-powered scams. The purchase aligns with Visa's strategy to expand its value-added services, a rapidly growing division for the company.

Visa is acquiring AI-powered fraud detection company BioCatch for $2.4 billion to enhance its fraud and cybersecurity offerings. The Israeli company is being sold by investment firm Permira.

The Indian diaspora in China raised concerns about visas and social media during the embassy's first Open House in years. The mission hosted an outreach initiative, bringing together Indian professionals in Beijing to discuss issues affecting the community.

Visa is implementing another AI-driven layoff plan, resulting in the termination of thousands of employees. The company attributes the job cuts to advancements in artificial intelligence.

Visa CEO avoids labeling Open USD as a challenger to Tether and USDC, stating the company will remain multi-coin and multi-chain as stablecoins proliferate.

Elon Musk's net worth has fallen below $700 billion, leading him to acknowledge on X that he is a 'former trillionaire' as his fortune has lost approximately $750 billion. Around the same time, Musk introduced X Money, a digital wallet feature integrated into X, partnering with Visa to offer services like peer-to-peer transfers and a debit card linked to users' X handles.

Elon Musk's X (formerly Twitter) launched an invite-only financial service called X Money, offering a 6% yield on deposits, 3% cashback on purchases, and real-time money transfers via a Visa debit card. The service uses Cross River Bank's infrastructure and requires a $1,000 deposit and X's premium subscription to access the full yield.

Visa outlined its stablecoin strategy during the Q3 earnings call, emphasizing investments in OpenUSD, tokenized deposits, and AI-powered commerce. The company is focusing on expanding its presence across the stablecoin stack.

Elon Musk's social media company X has launched X Money, a service allowing users to send money with features including a Visa debit card, 6% yield, and real-time transfers.

Elon Musk's X launched X Money, an invite-only financial service offering a Visa debit card, 6% yield on deposits, and real-time money transfers. The service uses Cross River Bank's infrastructure and is available to X's paying members, requiring a $1,000 deposit and $8 monthly premium to access the 6% yield.

Elon Musk's X (formerly Twitter) launched an invite-only financial service called X Money, offering real-time money transfers, a 6% yield on deposits, and a Visa debit card. The service uses Cross River Bank's infrastructure and is available to X's paying members, requiring a $1,000 deposit to earn the 6% yield. X aims to compete with peer-to-peer services like PayPal's Venmo, Zelle, and Cash App.

Visa reported a 14% revenue increase, with net revenue of $11.6 billion and non-GAAP earnings per share of $3.32 for the quarter ending June 30.

Five U.S. states explore nuclear waste management initiatives to attract investment and jobs, while consumer confidence declines due to rising gas prices and inflation concerns. Visa cuts 2,600 jobs as AI reshapes its operations, joining other companies restructuring for efficiency.

Argentina's first half of 2026 saw 56 M&A deals totaling US$5.7 billion, with Visa's US$1.5 billion acquisition of Prisma Medios de Pago and Newpay as the top transaction. Local investors led 59% of acquisitions, and energy/resources accounted for one-third of transactions, driven by President Milei's RIGI investment reforms.

Reality star Armando from '90 Day Fiancé' provides a visa update amid his 13-year-old daughter Hannah's health crisis. Hannah was hospitalized in Arizona with a brain bleed earlier this month, and Armando was denied entry at the border.

A person was scammed out of $400 after helping a neighbor place an Amazon order for a Happy Birthday gift card via email. The scammer's well-written, plausible message exploited the victim's habit of assisting neighbors with tech requests, and the neighbor later admitted their email was hacked, though the victim did not disclose the scam.

A user received a Visa card from Flagstar UI and SWIf Programs, issued by Flagstaff bank as a Money Network card, with instructions that funds will come from an unmentioned state agency. The user has not applied for the card and the documentation lacks details about the program or fund amount.

A user reports being scammed by a Chinese laser drop-shipper company (laserignites.com) after encountering payment issues, unfulfilled orders, and demands for additional fees like 'security fees' following a PayPal payment. The company allegedly operates an advance fee scam, refusing to deliver products despite payment.

The article discusses the emerging agentic economy, where AI agents manage commerce, and highlights the role of blockchain and stablecoins like USDC and Open USD in enabling this shift. It notes partnerships between companies such as Circle, Visa, Stripe, and consumer brands like Walmart and Starbucks, who are developing new financial infrastructure for automated transactions.

Zcash has launched a new node designed to achieve Visa-scale privacy with a capacity of 50,000 transactions per second. The node aims to enhance scalability while maintaining high privacy standards.

John Huân Vũ was laid off from PayPal in July 2024, applied to over 6,000 jobs over 16 months, and relied on a food pantry, SNAP benefits, and community support during his job search. He eventually secured a job through a work connection he had previously helped, rather than through job boards.

A user received unexpected emails from Walmart indicating an account was created and an order placed with a Visa card they do not recognize. The order was later canceled by Walmart, but the user is concerned about potential risks to their email and avoids logging into the account.

Visa has announced support for Open USD's new stablecoin platform. This development positions Circle, a major player in the stablecoin market, to face increased competition.

Visa launched the Visa Stablecoin Platform to enable banks and fintechs to integrate stablecoins into existing payment workflows, targeting 200 million merchants. The platform supports OUSD from Open Standard and complements existing stablecoins like USDC and USDG, with competitors like Mastercard and American Express also partnering with Open Standard.

Visa and Artemis found that infrastructure bottlenecks are preventing broader commercial adoption of the autonomous AI agent economy. The companies highlight infrastructure gaps as a key challenge for this emerging technology sector.

Visa anticipates that agentic commerce will use a hybrid system combining card and stablecoin transactions during different stages of tasks. The company highlights stablecoins as a key enabler for micro-commerce in the AI-driven agentic economy.