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Digital Payments News 7 October 2025 - 25 December 2025

Financial Services Stocks Outlook (Dec. 25, 2025): Bank Stocks, Insurance Shares and Fintech Enter 2026 With Rates, Regulation and Digital Payments in Focus

Financial Services Stocks Outlook (Dec. 25, 2025): Bank Stocks, Insurance Shares and Fintech Enter 2026 With Rates, Regulation and Digital Payments in Focus

U.S. markets are closed on Thursday for Christmas Day, but financial services stocks still head into the final stretch of 2025 with plenty of momentum—and no shortage of catalysts. In the last U.S. session before the holiday, the Dow and
25 December 2025
Mastercard (MA) Stock News Today: Fiserv Agentic Commerce Partnership, UAE Virtual Cards, Dividend & Buyback Boost, and Wall Street Forecasts (Dec. 22, 2025)

Mastercard (MA) Stock News Today: Fiserv Agentic Commerce Partnership, UAE Virtual Cards, Dividend & Buyback Boost, and Wall Street Forecasts (Dec. 22, 2025)

Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE: MA) is starting the week in focus after a fresh wave of payments-industry headlines put the company’s long-term growth narrative—digital commerce, tokenization, B2B payments, and AI-enabled checkout—back in the spotlight. As of Dec. 22, 2025 (17:00 UTC),
USD Coin (USDC-USD) Price Today and Forecast: USDC Holds Near $1 as New U.S. Rules, Visa Settlement, and Bank Adoption Reshape 2026 Outlook

USD Coin (USDC-USD) Price Today and Forecast: USDC Holds Near $1 as New U.S. Rules, Visa Settlement, and Bank Adoption Reshape 2026 Outlook

December 18, 2025 — USD Coin (USDC-USD) is doing exactly what a fiat-backed stablecoin was designed to do: hover extremely close to $1.00. But while the price barely moves, the story around USDC is moving fast this week—driven by U.S.
Mastercard (MA) Stock News Today: TerraPay Wallet Expansion, Open Finance Push, and Analyst Forecasts for Dec. 12, 2025

Mastercard (MA) Stock News Today: TerraPay Wallet Expansion, Open Finance Push, and Analyst Forecasts for Dec. 12, 2025

Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE: MA) is in focus on Dec. 12, 2025 as investors weigh new digital-wallet and open-finance initiatives, capital return tailwinds, and Wall Street price targets. Published: December 12, 2025 Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE: MA ) is back on investors’
12 December 2025
OCBC Stock (SGX: O39) on 9 December 2025: Low‑Carbon Steel Deal, WeChat Pay Catalyst and a Dividend-Rich Outlook

OCBC Stock (SGX: O39) on 9 December 2025: Low‑Carbon Steel Deal, WeChat Pay Catalyst and a Dividend-Rich Outlook

Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited (OCBC, SGX: O39) enters 9 December 2025 trading near record highs, supported by resilient 2025 earnings, hefty dividends, and a string of fresh strategic moves — including a green steel investment in Malaysia and a new
Fintech Innovation on December 3, 2025: AI Marketplaces, Stablecoins, QR Payments and New Rules Redefine Finance

Fintech Innovation on December 3, 2025: AI Marketplaces, Stablecoins, QR Payments and New Rules Redefine Finance

On December 3, 2025, the global fintech landscape is moving on several fronts at once: AI is being baked into core infrastructure, stablecoins and QR codes are turning cross‑border payments into real‑time experiences, regulators are tightening cybersecurity and data rules,
Bahrain’s BENEFIT Teams Up with Ant International to Bring Alipay+ Cross‑Border QR Payments by 2026

Bahrain’s BENEFIT Teams Up with Ant International to Bring Alipay+ Cross‑Border QR Payments by 2026

Bahrain’s national payments switch BENEFIT has signed a deal with Ant International to link its national QR payment scheme with Alipay+, enabling over 15,000 merchants to accept global e‑wallets and paving the way for outbound digital payments by 2026. Manama
PayPal’s Big Bet: New Ads Push, Profit Focus & Fintech Shakeup – Is PYPL Poised to Rebound?

PayPal’s Big Bet: New Ads Push, Profit Focus & Fintech Shakeup – Is PYPL Poised to Rebound?

Stock Performance and Current Trading Metrics PayPal’s stock has seen a modest rebound in 2025 amid improving fintech sentiment. At about $71–$74 in early October, PYPL has gained roughly 15–17% year-to-date finance.yahoo.com, slightly outperforming the S&P 500. The stock’s market capitalization stands near $68 billion, with
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