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Twelve Years Later, Apple Pay Finally Has Competition. Here Is Why.

Near-field communication is the technology that lets a phone stand in for a card at checkout. For 12 years, only Apple Pay could use it. No outside developer, whatever its funding or intent, could build a wallet that worked natively at the register. An antitrust ruling ended that arrangement.

International Business Times

Have you ever faced harm or mistreatment in India? Why US visa officers ask this question to every candidate

Almost all interviews for a US visa start with a question on whether the applicant has ever faced harm or mistreatment in India. This is a mandatory question that the visa officers ask to begin the interview to know whether the applicant has any chance of seeking asylum in the…

The Times of India

Visa’s Open USD Push Puts Circle’s Stablecoin Moat Under Pressure

A 140-member consortium launched Open USD with shared-yield architecture, pressuring Circle's reserve-based model while benefiting Visa and other legacy payment networks.

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Indian missions in UAE launch online appointment system for passport, visa services amid transition

Following disruption in outsourced consular services, Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi and Consulate in Dubai introduce advance booking portal; emergency cases to get priority.

The Times of India

XRP at $1.08: Ripple Keeps Winning, So Why Won't the Price Move?

XRP limped out of June down roughly 20%, starting the month near $1.30 and closing around $1.04, its weakest level since late 2024.

International Business Times

Visa launches Payment Passkey in India with IDFC FIRST Bank, online merchants

Visa's 'Payment Passkey' solution, launched in India, aims to enhance digital payment security beyond passwords and OTPs. Leveraging device biometrics like fingerprint and facial recognition, it offers a more seamless and secure authentication experience. This move aligns with India's evolving digital payments landscape, emphasising trust alongside scale, and positions the…

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CRCL Stock in Focus as Circle Faces Increasing Stablecoin Competition

Circle stock sank yesterday on a report that fintech giants are set to launch a rival stablecoin venture. Here’s why that may prove significantly bearish for CRCL shares.

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Visa’s new platform promises travel perks in European destinations

The new Visa Destinations platform brings together dining, shopping, entertainment, culture, hotel and wellness recommendations and offers for travellers. It’s initially rolling out across 10 major destinations, including three in Europe.

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Stripe, Visa and over 140 other businesses to launch stablecoin to rival Tether and Circle

Other big-name participants include BlackRock, American Express, and Google.

Fortune

Consortium including Visa, Mastercard jointly launch new global stablecoin

The venture, called Open Standard, brings together more than 140 businesses for the stablecoin network and will issue a new US-dollar pegged stablecoin called Open USD, which is expected to go ‌live later ⁠this year.

The Economic Times

Rezolve AI Stock Has a Short-Squeeze Setup, But Execution Comes First

Rezolve AI targets $360 million in 2026 revenue, a 670% increase, backed by hyperscaler partnerships and a $300 million buyback, while analysts rate RZLV a Moderate Buy.

MarketBeat

Digital euro wins key EU backing as lawmakers approve draft rules

The European Union has moved a step closer to creating a digital euro, after members of the European Parliament passed a crucial vote on the virtual currency.

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If an AI chatbot misleads you, who is to blame?

A court in Germany found that Google was responsible for what its chatbots say in search summaries. This is the accountability we need

The Guardian - US

The credit card ‘loophole’ that fraudsters are exploiting

Which? said it has heard from some consumers who said fraud had followed them on to a replacement card

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Cancelled card ‘loophole’ may leave door open for fraudsters, says Which?

The consumer group raised concerns over a process which means people automatically have card details updated where they have previously been saved.

MarketBeat

5 Ways to Play Prime Day That Aren’t Amazon

Prime Day promises to drive billions in cash flow and revenue for many companies aside from Amazon. Payment processers are among the leading picks.

The Economic Times

EU bets on digital euro to cut US tech addiction

The EU believes a digital euro is the answer to cutting its addiction to US payment systems like Visa and Mastercard as well as Apple Pay and Google Pay as the bloc seeks to favour European firms over others. According to the ECB, nearly two-thirds of card payments in the…

The Times of India

They lost their daughter to Texas mass shooting. Indian-American parents' $500K scholarship promise gets support from 3 companies

21-year-old Indian-origin Savitha Shan would have graduated by May, but her life was cut short by a March 1 mass shooting. Her parents Shan Muthian and Selvi Shan refuse to continue grieving and announced the Savitha Shanmugasundaram Endowed Scholarship Fund. Her parents want to raise $500,000 as they invite donors…

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Singapore-based fintech company Aleta aims to expand operations into India

Aleta Planet, a Singapore fintech firm, is set to enter the Indian market. The company will provide infrastructure for Visa debit cards, enabling quick launches for partners. Aleta also plans to introduce exclusive Sanrio-themed Visa debit and prepaid cards. These collectable cards featuring popular characters aim to attract a wide…

Fortune

The $17 billion mistake hidden inside SpaceX's blockbuster IPO

SpaceX's record-shattering IPO left $16.7 billion on the table—and the company is burning through cash fast enough that every dollar counts.

The Economic Times

Indian techie forced to return to India after losing H-1B status following layoff, asks: ‘How do I start over?’

An Indian software professional is returning to India after five years in the U.S. with debt and no savings, feeling defeated by layoffs, visa complications, and prolonged administrative processes. Despite prevailing in removal proceedings and securing new employment, a government shutdown and subsequent policy changes led to his B-2 extension…

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UQPAY Appointed as ASIC Australian Financial Services Authorised Representative

MELBOURNE, Australia, June 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- UQPAY Pty Ltd, the Australian subsidiary of UQPAY Group, is pleased to announce that it has been officially registered as an Australian Financial Services (AFS) Authorised Representative with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), effective 15 April 2026. This achievement marks a…

Fortune

Exclusive: Karta raises $15 million to bring WhatsApp-run U.S. credit cards to global travelers

The Miami-based startup is building a WhatsApp-first premium card for non-U.S. clients, to replace a once-popular AmEx product.

AAP

Visa and Mintoak Join Forces to Bring Merchant SaaS Capabilities to Acquirers Across Asia Pacific

SINGAPORE, June 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Visa (NYSE: V), a global leader in digital payments, today announced a partnership with Mintoak, a merchant Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) fintech platform, to enable acquirers across Asia Pacific to strengthen their merchant propositions beyond core payment acceptance.

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Dow Notches New High as Tech Stocks Drop: Stock Market Today

JPMorgan and Visa helped the Dow Jones Industrial Average close at its highest level ever.

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