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Trump Proposes 10% Cap on Credit Card Interest Rates, Citing Consumer Affordability
Former President Donald Trump proposed capping credit card interest rates at 10%. This cap would last for one year, beginning January 20, 2026. The proposal...
Mastercard Involved in Proposed Settlement with Merchants Over Card Acceptance
Mastercard is involved in a proposed legal settlement with Visa and U.S. merchants that could significantly reshape the checkout experience and payment network...
Mastercard Mentioned Amid Apple Card Issuance Shift to JPMorgan
JPMorgan announced that its Chase unit will replace Goldman Sachs as the issuer of the Apple Card, confirming a major shift in the lucrative partnership. ...
Ant Group Emerges as New Competitor with Alternative Mobile Payment Network
Mastercard faces a significant competitive challenge as Ant Group is reportedly developing an alternative mobile payment network, a strategic move that could...
Morgan Stanley Names Mastercard a Top Payments Stock for 2026, Maintaining 'Overweight' Rating
Morgan Stanley reiterated its "overweight" rating on Mastercard. The investment bank named the company a top pick in the payments sector for 2026. This...
Mastercard Implements New Fee Structure for 2026
Mastercard has implemented changes to its fee structure, effective January 1, 2026. This includes an increase in the fee for 'Undefined' authorizations from...
Mastercard Kicks Off 2026 with Increased Dividend Amid Strategic Focus on Digital Innovation and Capital One Migration Headwinds
Mastercard steps into 2026 following a 14.5% quarterly dividend increase to $0.87, announced December 11, 2025, with the next ex-dividend date on January 09,...
Mastercard and Visa Compete to Develop AI Agents for Future of Commerce
Mastercard and competitor Visa are developing systems for "agentic commerce." This initiative allows consumers to use AI agents to search, compare, and...
Mastercard and Tencent Partner to Enhance Global Digital Commerce
Mastercard partnered with Tencent MIDAS, Tencent's international payment solution, to enhance digital commerce for the global entertainment industry. The...
Mastercard Reports 3.9% Rise in U.S. Holiday Retail Sales, Driven by E-Commerce Surge
Mastercard’s SpendingPulse report tracked U.S. retail sales, excluding automotive, for the holiday period spanning November 1 through December 21. The data...
Mastercard Partners with BlackRock and Franklin Templeton to Advance Tokenized Assets in the Middle East
Mastercard announced a collaboration with BlackRock and Franklin Templeton. The partnership operates through the ADI Foundation, which manages the MENA...
Mastercard Subsidiary Vocalink Extends UK Core Payments Infrastructure Contracts
Mastercard subsidiary Vocalink secured multi-year contract extensions with Pay.UK, the operator of the United Kingdom's retail payment systems. The renewal...
Mastercard Announces 45% Expansion of Acceptance Network Across Africa in 2025
Mastercard announced its acceptance network across Africa grew by 45% in 2025. This significant expansion connects millions of additional consumers and small...
Mastercard Expands Digital Wallet Acceptance Globally Through TerraPay Partnership
Mastercard partnered strategically with TerraPay, a global money movement company. The collaboration expands digital payment capabilities for wallet partners,...
Corpay Investment Closure and Partnership Finalized
Mastercard completed its $300 million minority investment in Corpay’s cross-border business, valuing it at approximately $13 billion, as announced on December...
MA holds steady in pre-market after soft 2026 outlook warning; dividend hike and $14B buyback support
Mastercard (MA) announced robust shareholder returns, including a new $14 billion share repurchase program and a 14% quarterly dividend increase, though the...