This week in global news, Mastercard teams with SimpliFi in the Middle East, Venezuela and Russia collaborate on payments, Alipay backs Asian Games and more.
Here's what's happening around the world.
Credit unions are continuing to buy community banks, although at a slower pace than in 2024.
The USDC issuer is trying to connect financial institutions across borders for instant settlement, an industry goal that has proven elusive.
The Federal Reserve governor remains optimistic about tariffs being a one-time shock to prices, but the central bank still needs more clarity about what the policies will look like.
Small business owners will be given the option to tap into anywhere from $50,000 to $500,000 in financing.
As criminals embrace new tools to exploit payment systems, Visa reports that older methods like enumeration and digital skimming are still thriving.
The Wall Street giant's say-on-pay resolution garnered 66% support, down from 86% last year. Other banks' pay packages are also facing opposition from proxy advisory firms.