Lithuanians seek ways to use bank cards offline
The Central Bank of Lithuania is looking at alternatives to current payment systems, and has indicated that Lithuanians…
China Development Forum 2026: Beijing Asserts Role as Global Stabilizing Force – News and Statistics
Mar 25, 2026 Global corporate executives attending China’s flagship annual business conference this week were reassured by leaders…
Can AI agents execute trade transactions without human intervention?
AI agents are evolving from generative models into autonomous systems capable of planning and executing multi-step trade transactions…
Mastercard boosts agentic commerce, adds crypto network | PaymentsSource
Key insights: Mastercard has expanded its use of agentic commerce and has recruited cryptocurrency firms for an advisory…
Europe introduces new solutions to simplify journeys for high-value Chinese travellers
At ITB Berlin 2026, tourism and finance leaders discussed how Europe can make travel easier, safer and more seamless…
Stripe advances security for agentic commerce | PaymentsSource
Key insights: Stripe has expanded its Shared Payment Token, a foundational security tool for agentic commerce, to work…
Mastercard Brings MetaMask Crypto Payments to US Shoppers
Consensys made its cryptocurrency card, MetaMask Card, generally available in the United States, enabling users to pay with…
AI-linked fears roil some corners of Wall Street after years of hype and gains
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading Tuesday. (Michael M. Santiago…
ECB outlines plans for 2029 digital euro launch
The introduction of a digital euro could cost European banks between €4 billion and €6 billion over four…
EU Banking Chief Calls for Visa and Mastercard Alternatives
Is Europe too reliant on international payments companies such as Visa and Mastercard? The head of the European…
Mastercard Reshapes Workforce While Pushing Agentic AI For Future Growth
Make better investment decisions with Simply Wall St’s easy, visual tools that give you a competitive edge. Mastercard…
OKX executive says stablecoins are gaining traction in payments as new card launches
Stablecoins are moving beyond crypto experimentation and into trusted financial infrastructure, OKX said, as it announced the launch…