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Unexpected changes in spending patterns on the P2P app caused the company to miss internal and analyst targets, resulting in a more cautious shift in its annual guidance and a plummeting stock in afterhours trading.

As Trump's trade war causes politically influenced shifts, the card brand contends it is set to pick up volume in non-American corridors.

PayPal and Circle are among the companies pushing the rapidly growing payment-friendly cryptocurrency as a catalyst to use other services.

The card network took a 3% stake in Corpay to improve international payment processing for corporate clients, while also pushing technology that aims to drastically reduce the need for human supervision of artificial intelligence.

Financial inclusion cannot be allowed to become a meaningless set of buzzwords. Strong economic growth and future prosperity hinges on the ability of everyone in society to access financial services.

The card processor came up short on expected profits but hit analysts' estimates on revenue in the second quarter of its fiscal 2025. CEO Ryan McInerney said growth in payments volume, cross-border volume and processed transactions were strong even in the face of shaky economic conditions.

Super apps such as AliPay and WeChat Pay have carved out immense market share by enticing users as a one-stop shop for their payment, shopping and social needs in a model that many U.S.-based companies have tried to replicate. But what makes a super app successful, and how easy are they to launch?

During the payment company's earnings call, CEO Alex Chriss said "we can be a place to come in times of need."

Rob Abrams, CEO of J.P. Morgan Mobility Payments Solutions, is overseeing the development of in-car wallet systems that turn cars into rolling credit cards. He explains his vision of what connected cars could look like and do in the future.

Supply-chain woes, inflation and skittish travelers are just a few of the tariff-driven factors pressuring PayPal, Visa and Mastercard during upcoming earnings calls.

As the president's policy changes on a dime, machine learning can quickly alter strategies for compliance, payments and supply-chain management.

Even with its IPO on ice, the Swedish buy now/pay later lender is building a base of high-profile distribution partners.

The credit card issuer trimmed its outlook on revenue and average loan growth, but maintained its target for net loss rates against the backdrop of an otherwise solid quarter. The company also announced a new co-branded credit card with Crypto.com. 

The USDC issuer is trying to connect financial institutions across borders for instant settlement, an industry goal that has proven elusive.

A federal judge in California blocked rules requiring disclosures for payments near the Mexico border; Stripe has added more products as it bolsters investments in Asia; and more in the weekly global roundup.

Sen. Dick Durbin, the Senate's No. 2 Democrat, announced he will not seek reelection in 2026, concluding more than four decades in Congress. The Illinois lawmaker leaves behind a notable imprint on U.S. financial policy, particularly regarding swipe fees.

Capital One outlined some of its to-do items as it integrates with Discover, which include long-haul investments in technology, global marketing and risk management.

Synchrony Financial stands to benefit from the undoing of a Biden-era cap on credit card late fees. Company executives said that Tuesday that they won't be rolling back changes they implemented to compensate for revenue the company would have lost.

The growth of digital payments, coupled with the U.S.'s new open banking framework, may finally move the needle for an alternative form of credit decisioning.

Global Payments' agreement to divest its issuer unit is the latest in a series of changes in a complex ownership strategy.