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Fintech 15 December 2025 - 19 December 2025

Visa Stock (NYSE: V) News, Forecasts and Analysis for Dec. 19, 2025: ATM Fee Settlement, Stablecoin Expansion, and the 2026 Outlook

Visa Stock (NYSE: V) News, Forecasts and Analysis for Dec. 19, 2025: ATM Fee Settlement, Stablecoin Expansion, and the 2026 Outlook

Visa and Mastercard agreed to pay $167.5 million to settle a class action over allegedly inflated ATM fees, with Visa’s share at $88.8 million. Visa stock traded near $348 in late-morning U.S. hours as investors tracked the settlement, ongoing merchant fee litigation, and new product moves in stablecoins and AI commerce.
19 December 2025
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SoFi Technologies (SOFI) Stock Jumps on SoFiUSD Stablecoin Launch: Today’s News, Forecasts, and Investor Takeaways (Dec. 19, 2025)

SoFi Technologies (SOFI) Stock Jumps on SoFiUSD Stablecoin Launch: Today’s News, Forecasts, and Investor Takeaways (Dec. 19, 2025)

SoFi Technologies launched SoFiUSD, a fully reserved, U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoin issued by SoFi Bank, N.A., on December 18, 2025. Shares rose 4% to $26.29 on heavy volume after the announcement. SoFi says it is the first national bank to issue a stablecoin on a public blockchain, aiming to provide payments infrastructure for banks and fintechs. SoFiUSD will debut on Ethereum, with plans for cross-chain expansion.
19 December 2025
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Upstart (UPST) Stock News Today: Tech CU Partnership, Wall Street Forecasts, and the Big Questions for Dec. 19, 2025

Upstart (UPST) Stock News Today: Tech CU Partnership, Wall Street Forecasts, and the Big Questions for Dec. 19, 2025

Upstart Holdings shares closed at $47.03 on Dec. 18, up 4.4%, with pre-market trading pointing higher ahead of Friday. Technology Credit Union announced a new partnership with Upstart to offer personal loans now and auto refinancing in early 2026. Recent trading saw sharp swings, and analysts remain split on valuation. The company’s $1.5 billion forward-flow deal with Castlelake continues to draw investor attention.
19 December 2025
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Affirm Stock (NASDAQ: AFRM) News and Forecast — Amazon Deal Extended to 2031, Shopify UK Expansion, and Updated Analyst Targets (Dec. 19, 2025)

Affirm Stock (NASDAQ: AFRM) News and Forecast — Amazon Deal Extended to 2031, Shopify UK Expansion, and Updated Analyst Targets (Dec. 19, 2025)

Affirm Holdings shares traded near $76 on Dec. 19, 2025, after the company extended its U.S. partnership with Amazon through January 2031. Affirm also launched Shop Pay Installments with Shopify in the UK and expanded its deal with REVOLVE to Canada and the UK. CFO Rob O’Hare disputed negative third-party GMV data, citing stronger internal trends. Market cap stood at about $25.21 billion.
19 December 2025
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SoFi Technologies (SOFI) Stock After Hours: SoFiUSD Stablecoin Launch Sparks a Thursday Jump—What to Know Before Friday’s Open (Dec. 19, 2025)

SoFi Technologies (SOFI) Stock After Hours: SoFiUSD Stablecoin Launch Sparks a Thursday Jump—What to Know Before Friday’s Open (Dec. 19, 2025)

SoFi Technologies shares closed up 4.04% at $26.29 Thursday after announcing SoFiUSD, a U.S. dollar stablecoin issued by SoFi Bank. The company claims it is the first national bank to issue a stablecoin on a public blockchain. Trading volume reached 44.3 million shares. After-hours trading was flat, with shares at $26.30 as of 7:34 p.m. ET.
19 December 2025
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SoFi Technologies (SOFI) Stock Surges on SoFiUSD Stablecoin Launch: Today’s News, Analyst Forecasts, and What Comes Next

SoFi Technologies (SOFI) Stock Surges on SoFiUSD Stablecoin Launch: Today’s News, Analyst Forecasts, and What Comes Next

SoFi Technologies launched SoFiUSD, a U.S. dollar stablecoin issued by SoFi Bank, N.A., marking the first time a national bank has issued a stablecoin on a public blockchain. SOFI shares rose 4.8% to $26.50 on heavy volume after the announcement. SoFiUSD is fully reserved by cash and aims to serve banks, fintechs, and enterprise platforms with 24/7 settlement.
18 December 2025
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Intuit (INTU) Stock News Today: Circle USDC Stablecoin Deal, TurboTax Push, and Fresh Wall Street Forecasts (Dec. 18, 2025)

Intuit (INTU) Stock News Today: Circle USDC Stablecoin Deal, TurboTax Push, and Fresh Wall Street Forecasts (Dec. 18, 2025)

Intuit announced a multi-year partnership with Circle to integrate USDC stablecoin payments into TurboTax, QuickBooks, and Credit Karma. INTU shares rose Thursday following the news. The company also launched a new tax-season campaign. Analyst consensus on the stock remains positive, with most ratings at Buy or Strong Buy.
18 December 2025
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Fintech Stocks Today (Dec. 18, 2025): SoFi’s Stablecoin Debut Ignites Crypto-Linked Rally as PayPal Slips on a Downgrade

Fintech Stocks Today (Dec. 18, 2025): SoFi’s Stablecoin Debut Ignites Crypto-Linked Rally as PayPal Slips on a Downgrade

SoFi, Affirm, and Upstart surged midday Thursday, with Upstart up about 8.1% and Affirm up 7.1%, as fintech stocks outpaced the broader market after a cooler U.S. inflation report. The Global X FinTech ETF rose 2%, while PayPal fell 1.1% after a downgrade. The Consumer Price Index rose 0.1% in November, up 2.7% year over year. Coinbase and Robinhood also gained, while Visa and Mastercard were little changed.
18 December 2025
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Visa Stock (NYSE: V) News Today: Secure AI Agent Payments, USDC Settlement Expansion, and Analyst Upgrades Put 2026 in Focus

Visa Stock (NYSE: V) News Today: Secure AI Agent Payments, USDC Settlement Expansion, and Analyst Upgrades Put 2026 in Focus

Visa announced on Dec. 18 that hundreds of secure, AI agent-initiated transactions have been completed with partners, marking a milestone for its Intelligent Commerce program. Shares traded near $347 midday as investors assessed the update and ongoing regulatory concerns. Visa said 47% of U.S. shoppers now use AI tools for shopping tasks and predicts millions will use AI agents for purchases by late 2026.
18 December 2025
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Robinhood (HOOD) Stock Jumps on Prediction Markets Expansion, Coinbase Competition, and Fresh Analyst Forecasts — What’s Driving Shares on Dec. 18, 2025

Robinhood (HOOD) Stock Jumps on Prediction Markets Expansion, Coinbase Competition, and Fresh Analyst Forecasts — What’s Driving Shares on Dec. 18, 2025

Robinhood shares rose 5.45% to $122.11 by 10:30 a.m. ET Thursday after the company expanded its sports-focused event contracts, including new “combo” offerings. The move comes as Coinbase enters the stock and event contract space, intensifying competition. Trading volume reached about 9.16 million shares. Analysts continue to adjust expectations following Robinhood’s breakout year.
18 December 2025
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SoFi Stock (SOFI) News Today: SoFiUSD Stablecoin Launch, Recent $1.5B Share Sale, and 2026 Analyst Forecasts

SoFi Stock (SOFI) News Today: SoFiUSD Stablecoin Launch, Recent $1.5B Share Sale, and 2026 Analyst Forecasts

SoFi Technologies launched a U.S.-dollar stablecoin, SoFiUSD, issued by SoFi Bank, N.A., aiming to provide settlement infrastructure for banks and fintechs. Shares traded at $25.27 on Dec. 18, 2025, with a market cap near $31.85 billion. SoFiUSD is fully reserved by cash and initially targets commercial partners, with consumer access expected later.
18 December 2025
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PayPal Stock (PYPL) Slides After Morgan Stanley Downgrade: PayPal Bank Charter Bid, “Agentic Commerce” Debate, and 2026 Analyst Forecasts (Dec. 18, 2025)

PayPal Stock (PYPL) Slides After Morgan Stanley Downgrade: PayPal Bank Charter Bid, “Agentic Commerce” Debate, and 2026 Analyst Forecasts (Dec. 18, 2025)

PayPal shares fell about 2% Thursday to near $60 after Morgan Stanley downgraded the stock to Underweight and cut its price target to $51, citing execution challenges and structural pressures. The downgrade follows concerns over PayPal’s slow checkout modernization, risks from AI-driven commerce, weak Venmo monetization, and possible earnings pressure. PayPal is also pursuing a proposed bank and expanding into AI and crypto partnerships.
18 December 2025
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DBS Group Holdings Stock (SGX: D05) Near Record Highs as RMB Clearing Role, Fintech Tie-Ups and Capital Returns Keep Bulls Engaged

DBS Group Holdings Stock (SGX: D05) Near Record Highs as RMB Clearing Role, Fintech Tie-Ups and Capital Returns Keep Bulls Engaged

DBS shares traded near record highs at S$55 on Dec. 18, 2025, after hitting S$56 earlier in the week. Market capitalization stood at about S$156.75 billion. Crypto.com announced it had expanded SGD and USD payment rails with DBS, allowing users to deposit and withdraw funds via DBS banking. Investors remain focused on DBS’s role in cross-border finance and shareholder returns.
18 December 2025
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Circle Internet Group (CRCL) Stock News Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Visa Expands USDC Settlement, Circle Signs New Asia Payments Deal, Analysts Refresh Forecasts

Circle Internet Group (CRCL) Stock News Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Visa Expands USDC Settlement, Circle Signs New Asia Payments Deal, Analysts Refresh Forecasts

Circle shares fell 2.43% to $80.98 Wednesday after Visa launched USDC settlement for U.S. banks and Circle announced a cross-border payments partnership in Asia. Trading was heavy, with 7.7 million shares changing hands as the stock swung between $79.89 and $85.66. Cross River Bank and Lead Bank are the first U.S. institutions settling with Visa using USDC.
17 December 2025
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Visa Stock News Today (Dec. 17, 2025): USDC Stablecoin Settlement, AI Commerce Partnership, and Analyst Forecasts for V

Visa Stock News Today (Dec. 17, 2025): USDC Stablecoin Settlement, AI Commerce Partnership, and Analyst Forecasts for V

Visa announced USDC settlement for U.S. partners, allowing banks to settle transactions in stablecoins over the Solana blockchain. Cross River Bank and Lead Bank are first to join. Visa also revealed a partnership with Akamai to secure AI-driven shopping agents. Visa shares traded near $345.80 Wednesday.
17 December 2025
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Ethical Label Market Heads Toward $1.96T by 2034 as B2BINPAY Expands White‑Label Crypto Payments for Banks (Dec. 17, 2025)

Ethical Label Market Heads Toward $1.96T by 2034 as B2BINPAY Expands White‑Label Crypto Payments for Banks (Dec. 17, 2025)

The global ethical label market is projected to reach $1.08 trillion in 2025, with demand driven by regulatory pressure and consumer expectations for verified claims, according to GlobeNewswire. Meanwhile, B2BINPAY has expanded its white-label crypto payments platform for banks and payment providers, as stablecoin on-chain volume tops $4 trillion year-to-date, PR Newswire and TRM Labs report.
17 December 2025
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Circle Internet Group Stock (CRCL) Surges on Visa’s USDC Settlement Launch: Latest News, Forecasts and Analysis (Dec. 16, 2025)

Circle Internet Group Stock (CRCL) Surges on Visa’s USDC Settlement Launch: Latest News, Forecasts and Analysis (Dec. 16, 2025)

Circle Internet Group (NYSE: CRCL) rebounded 3%–4% in early trading Dec. 16 after Visa announced it will settle payments in USDC through U.S. banks using the Solana blockchain. The move followed a 9.6% drop in CRCL shares the previous day. Cross River Bank and Lead Bank are initial banking partners. Visa said its stablecoin settlement volume reached a $3.5 billion annualized run rate as of Nov. 30.
16 December 2025
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Circle Internet Group Stock (NYSE: CRCL) Drops on Dec. 15, 2025 as Interop Labs Deal and OCC Charter News Reset the Narrative

Circle Internet Group Stock (NYSE: CRCL) Drops on Dec. 15, 2025 as Interop Labs Deal and OCC Charter News Reset the Narrative

Circle Internet Group (NYSE: CRCL) shares fell about 9% Monday, trading near $76 after opening above $83, with intraday lows around $75. The drop followed news of Circle’s agreement to acquire Interop Labs and last week’s OCC conditional approval for a national trust charter. Trading volume reached double-digit millions of shares by mid-afternoon. The stock’s 52-week range spans from $64 to $299.
15 December 2025
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  • Amazon Stock Rebounds Nearly 15% on AWS Growth and AI Demand
    April 10, 2026, 8:20 PM EDT. Amazon shares have surged nearly 15% this month amid fading U.S.-Iran tensions and strong business results. The rally is underpinned by robust growth in Amazon Web Services (AWS), its cloud division, which saw 24% revenue growth driven by soaring AI-related demand. CEO Andy Jassy's plan to invest $200 billion in capital expenditures, focused on cloud infrastructure, signals long-term expansion rather than margin pressure. Amazon's advertising and subscription segments also show healthy double-digit growth, supporting higher margins. Despite a slight Q4 earnings miss due to special charges, Amazon beat sales expectations at $213.38 billion. The tech giant maintains a strong balance sheet with $123 billion in cash and $818 billion in assets versus $407 billion in liabilities. Analysts project 8% EPS growth in 2026 and 20% in 2027, but Zacks assigns a Hold rating, suggesting cautious optimism.

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UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Climbs as Traders Eye Fragile Iran Ceasefire

UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Climbs as Traders Eye Fragile Iran Ceasefire

10 April 2026
London’s FTSE 100 rose 0.38% to 10,644.28 late Friday morning as investors awaited U.S.-Iran talks in Pakistan. Brent crude climbed 1% to $96.83 a barrel, while sterling eased but was on track for its biggest weekly gain since January. The FTSE 250 gained 0.79%. Britain’s 10-year gilt yield stood at 4.807%.
US Stock Market Today: CPI, Oil and Iran Truce Set the Tone Before the Open

US Stock Market Today: CPI, Oil and Iran Truce Set the Tone Before the Open

10 April 2026
Dow e-minis slipped 0.15% before Friday’s open, with S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures each down 0.08% as traders awaited March CPI data and watched U.S.-Iran tensions. Economists expect headline CPI to rise 0.9% for March and 3.3% year-on-year. Weekly jobless claims increased to 219,000. Brent crude traded near $97 a barrel, while shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remained well below normal.
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10 April 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 10, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 10, 2026, 8:27 PM EDT Amazon Stock Rebounds Nearly 15% on AWS Growth and AI Demand April 10, 2026, 8:20 PM EDT. Amazon shares have surged nearly 15% this month amid fading U.S.-Iran tensions and strong business results. The rally is underpinned by robust growth in Amazon Web Services (AWS), its cloud division, which saw 24% revenue growth driven by soaring AI-related demand. CEO Andy Jassy's plan to invest $200 billion in capital expenditures, focused on cloud infrastructure, signals long-term expansion rather than margin pressure. Amazon's advertising and subscription segments
MARA Holdings Stock Rises Even After Target Cut as Bitcoin Miner Leans Harder Into AI

MARA Holdings Stock Rises Even After Target Cut as Bitcoin Miner Leans Harder Into AI

9 April 2026
MARA Holdings shares rose 1.7% to $9.67 Thursday despite Cantor Fitzgerald cutting its price target to $10. The company recently sold 15,133 bitcoin for $1.1 billion and agreed to repurchase $1 billion in convertible notes at a discount. MARA is expanding into AI and cloud infrastructure, but fourth-quarter revenue fell 6% and it posted a $1.7 billion net loss.
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