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Visa Launches Experimental “Creator Agent” Program in Partnership with Karat

11/16/2025 11:49

Visa announced a significant expansion of its support for the global creator economy through the introduction of a new experimental Creator Agent pilot program developed in collaboration with fintech partner Karat Financial. The announcement was made during Web Summit 2025 in San Francisco and Lisbon, Visa unveiled its latest research study, the Monetized: Visa 2025 Creator Report. This initiative reinforces Visas ongoing commitment to positioning creators as an influential business segment with growing economic impact across international markets

Partnership Between Thunes and Mashreq Bank to Enhance Instant Mobile Wallet Transfers

11/13/2025 15:49

Thunes, a global leader in smart cross-border money movement, has announced a new strategic partnership with Mashreq Bank, one of the UAEs leading financial institutions, to launch instant transfer services to mobile wallets. This collaboration aims to provide millions of Mashreq customers with faster, more efficient, and secure international money transfers.

Visa Launches “Scan to Pay” to Expand Digital Payment Acceptance in Asia-Pacific

11/13/2025 13:22

Visa, the global leader in digital payment solutions, has announced the launch of its new service, Visa Scan to Pay, a QR code-based payment solution. This strategic initiative aims to promote financial inclusion and broaden the adoption of digital payments across the Asia-Pacific region. The new service enables millions of merchants across various markets to accept Visa payments easily through digital wallets and payment apps, providing consumers with a more flexible and seamless payment experience, both for local transactions and while traveling.

Visa Launches Pilot Program for Stablecoin Payments via Visa Direct

11/12/2025 12:40

Visa Inc., the American payment technology company, announced during its participation in the Web Summit in Lisbon the launch of an innovative pilot program that allows businesses and platforms to send payments directly to recipients stablecoin wallets. This initiative aims to accelerate fund transfers and empower creators and gig economy workers to access their earnings instantly.

Mastercard Launches The Mastercard Collection in EEMEA, Elevating Premium Cardholder Experiences

11/11/2025 13:23

Mastercard has officially introduced The Mastercard Collection, a new suite of premium benefits designed to enhance dining, entertainment, and travel experiences for cardholders across the Eastern Europe, Middle East, and Africa EEMEA region. This collection specifically caters to holders of World, World Elite, and the newly launched World Legend and World Legend Exclusive Mastercards, Mastercards highest-tier credit cards to date.

Geopolitical Risks and Policy Uncertainty Threaten Financial Stability, Fed Survey Shows

11/10/2025 14:05

The latest semi-annual survey by the U.S. Federal Reserve revealed that policy uncertainty, including global trade and central bank independence, along with geopolitical risks, are the top concerns for financial stability. The report highlighted a shift in priorities compared to the previous April survey, trade risks had dominated, while concerns about developments in artificial intelligence AI have increased.

Reuters: Visa and Mastercard Near Settlement with Merchants to Cut Fees and Expand Their Flexibility

11/09/2025 16:05

U.S. payment giants Visa and Mastercard are reportedly close to reaching a settlement with U.S. merchants that would reduce the fees stores pay for card transactions and grant them greater control over which credit cards to accept, according to The Wall Street Journal, citing people familiar with the matter.

Disruptech Ventures Enters the Moroccan Market with Strategic Investment in Chari to Boost Financial Inclusion in Africa

11/06/2025 13:20

Disruptech Ventures, an investment fund specializing in supporting early-stage fintech startups, has announced its latest strategic investment in Chari, a leading Moroccan fintech company backed by global accelerator Y Combinator.

Mastercard Shapes the Future of Digital Payments in Africa at the Africa Edge 2025 Summit

11/05/2025 15:33

Mastercard organized its first-ever summit titled Africa Edge 2025, bringing together leading figures the payments and fintech ecosystem across Africa. The event aimed to explore new avenues for digital growth and promote financial inclusion through innovation and collaboration.

Bank of Japan Confirms Continued Economic Recovery and Maintains Path Toward Policy Normalization

11/05/2025 11:48

The minutes of the latest Monetary Policy Committee meeting at the Bank of Japan BOJ revealed that Japans economy continues to recover gradually, despite lingering external risks that may influence the pace of growth in the coming period.

Qatar Islamic Bank Leads Digital Innovation in Qatar with the Launch of “Click to Pay” in Partnership with Mastercard

11/03/2025 16:33

In a new step that reinforces the leadership of the Qatari banking sector in adopting advanced digital solutions, Qatar Islamic Bank QIB has announced the launch of the Click to Pay service in collaboration with Mastercard, becoming the first bank in Qatar to offer this innovative solution to Mastercard cardholders. This initiative aligns with QIBs digital transformation strategy aimed at providing customers with a faster, more secure, and seamless online payment experience.

MEEZA Accelerates Qatar’s Digital Transformation with the Launch of AI-Powered “MAI” Platform

11/03/2025 10:44

In a strategic move reaffirming its commitment to supporting Qatars national digital transformation, MEEZA, the leading provider of managed IT services in the country, has announced the launch of its new MAI platform a groundbreaking step in intelligent digital infrastructure management. The platform integrates Next Generation Managed Services MSNG with GPU-as-a-Service, offering advanced tools to accelerate smart digital transformation and strengthen the nations digital sovereignty in line with Qatars vision for innovation, data protection, and AI-driven development.