- Stripe, Visa-Backed Consortium Launches US Dollar-Pegged Stablecoin
Open Standard, a company backed by more than 100 corporations, including Visa Inc., Stripe Inc., and Mastercard Inc., issued a US dollar-pegged stablecoin on Wednesday. This launch marks one of the more ambitious efforts to bring the novel form of digital money into wider use.
Product·2 articles / 2 outlets·4d ago
- Visa and Mastercard Stocks Soar to Record Highs as U.S. Consumers Keep Spending
Visa and Mastercard stocks closed at record highs in August 2026, reflecting strong consumer spending trends. The surge in stock prices highlights the resilience of U.S. consumers in the current economic climate.
Macro·2 articles / 2 outlets·40d ago
- Trump Makes Over 1,000 Securities Trades in June
President Donald Trump made more than 1,000 securities trades in June, including significant purchases of Berkshire Hathaway Inc., Visa Inc., Mastercard Inc. and Cintas Corp., according to a financial disclosure published Saturday.
Macro·1 article / 1 outlet·43d ago
- Mastercard Completes BVNK Acquisition to Boost Stablecoin Infrastructure
Mastercard has completed its acquisition of BVNK to enhance its stablecoin payments infrastructure. The company plans to leverage BVNK's expertise to help enterprises scale use cases involving stablecoins and tokenized assets.
Deals·2 articles / 2 outlets·61d ago