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😎 Visa and Bridge will expand the stablecoin-based card issuance programme to more than 100 countries by the end of the year Paid Members Public
😎 Visa and Bridge will expand the stablecoin-based card issuance programme to more than 100 countries by the end of the year The expanded cooperation includes on-network settlement for Visa card transactions. It is worth noting that Visa currently has more than 175 million merchant locations worldwide, while Bridge develops stablecoin
📌 The most conservative EU countries in terms of payments: Germans🇩🇪 and Austrians🇦🇹 still prefer cash Paid Members Public
📌 The most conservative EU countries in terms of payments: Germans🇩🇪 and Austrians🇦🇹 still prefer cash This conclusion is based on a survey conducted in December 2025 by the research institute YouGov, commissioned by the consulting firm BearingPoint. 🔹 In Germany, where 2026 citizens aged 18 and over participated, 73% of respondents
😱 Perú 🇵🇪: the bank Banco de Crédito del Perú (BCP) warns it could close savings accounts used for lotteries, raffles, and similar activities Paid Members Public
😱 Perú 🇵🇪: the bank Banco de Crédito del Perú (BCP) warns it could close savings accounts used for lotteries, raffles, and similar activities The restrictions could affect customers who make frequent transfers or receive money from third parties without a clear or formal justification. According to BCP, such transactions are not
😱United States🇺🇸: shares of the payment company Block rose 25% after the announcement that the owner wants to reduce staff by half in favor of AI Paid Members Public
😱United States🇺🇸: shares of the payment company Block rose 25% after the announcement that the owner wants to reduce staff by half in favor of AI Not exactly by half… the upcoming layoffs will affect 4,000 employees out of a workforce of 10,000. The move was announced by
👩🌾🌴🐒LatAm: can the «Mir» payment system expand in the region❕ Paid Members Public
👩🌾🌴🐒LatAm: can the «Mir» payment system expand in the region❕ The director of the Latin American Department at the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Alexander Shchetinin, stated that “Russia🇷🇺 is ready to cooperate with Latin American countries”. However, an analysis of the current situation suggests that the regional context presents
💣 Kazakhstan🇰🇿: the regulator blocks payments of all legal bookmakers — for what purpose❓ Paid Members Public
💣 Kazakhstan🇰🇿: the regulator blocks payments of all legal bookmakers — for what purpose❓ Although 1xbet (licensed in Kazakhstan) explains the situation on its channel as alleged “technical works”, it appears to involve the mandatory reconnection of platforms to the unified payment system Nomapay, with the corresponding implications. ➡️ Context: 10 bookmakers operate
💣Brazil🇧🇷: the instant payment system Pix is close to displacing credit cards from e-commerce Paid Members Public
💣Brazil🇧🇷: the instant payment system Pix is close to displacing credit cards from e-commerce Currently, according to surveys, Visa leads: 47% of consumers paid for their last online purchase with this card. However, Pix already stands at 45%, rapidly narrowing the gap. The study is based on a survey conducted
👑 Global stablecoin trend: who will lead the process❕ Paid Members Public
👑 Global stablecoin trend: who will lead the process❕ Stablecoins already compete effectively with established payment systems — and attract significant interest because transaction times are under one second and fees are below one cent. State regulators and the banking system will need to determine who sets the rules, who assumes compliance