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In many ways, the declaration of the end of the merchants' swipe fee case against the major card brands last September with a $6.2 billion settlement is not unlike previous efforts to settle the case — in that it won't truly end the antagonism between merchants and the card brands.

Square just found a replacement for high-profile CFO Sarah Friar but is facing another big hole in its leadership team as head of payments Mary Kay Bowman leaves for Visa.

When Visa first introduced an automobile prototype designed to include a payments platform in 2015, it stated the intention for this research and development to be part of a five-year plan.

Earthport Plc investors, who saw their shares drop 70 percent in three years as the payments firm lost customers and management, now have an offer to cash out with a 300 percent premium. But not all of them are happy about it.

Digital funds transfer provider Ingo Money is launching a new software integration with Visa Direct to allow customers to initiate push-to-card payments.

As the U.S. plays catch-up in contactless card adoption and biometric cards gain momentum, Mastercard senses an opportunity in the convergence.

Mastercard and white label payment software company Cardstream are partnering to accelerate the deployment of Mastercard’s Secure Remote Commerce (SRC)-ready Masterpass wallet and its “Pay by Bank” solution.

The Australian government is evaluating a set of proposals to radically reform its payments industry, including abolishing interchange and opening up access for new entrants to core infrastructure.

Seeking a stronger foothold in the growing India payments landscape, Visa has made a minority investment in digital payments platform BillDesk.

Visa Inc., American Express Co. and Mastercard Inc. are among firms being investigated by Brazilian regulators over some rules governing use of payment networks.