Can agentic commerce make in-store payments unsafe?
American Banker·- Visa and Bluefin have partnered to integrate point-to-point encryption and tokenization technologies to enhance security for omnichannel and card-present payments amid the rise of agentic commerce. - This collaboration aims to mitigate indirect physical-store risks, such as secure handling of remote AI-initiated purchases collected or refunded at brick-and-mortar locations, by shielding sensitive card data from AI agents. - Furthermore, Visa has updated its cybersecurity framework and consulting services to address AI-related vulnerabilities and help businesses secure their workflows against emerging threats.Both Hedge Funds and Mutual Funds Are Buying These Fantastic Fintech Stocks, and That's a Great Signal for Investors to Buy
Motley Fool·- Institutional investors including hedge funds and mutual funds significantly increased their exposure to financial and fintech stocks last quarter. - Visa and Mastercard emerged as shared favorites among these fund managers, driven by their capital-light business models and expanding digital payment volumes. - Both companies benefit from strong competitive advantages and fast-growing value-added services, pointing toward sustainable double-digit earnings growth.Visa and PayInit Bring International P2P Payments to Swiss Banks
FiNews·- Visa and PayInit are launching a new platform to provide international peer-to-peer payment capabilities for Swiss card-issuing banks. - The shared infrastructure uses Visa Direct and Visa+ to enable cross-border money transfers to over 18 billion endpoints via APIs. - The initiative aims to complement domestic payment solutions while allowing banks to efficiently offer international services and maintain client relationships.Visa Inc. $V Shares Sold by 49 Wealth Management LLC
Market Beat·- Visa Inc. reported strong quarterly financial results, beating earnings estimates with an EPS of $3.32 and revenue of $11.63 billion. - The company advanced several strategic initiatives, including partnerships for stablecoin and AI payments, expanded cybersecurity tools, and new merchant acceptance platforms. - Institutional investors and insiders adjusted their holdings, while multiple research firms maintained positive ratings and price targets for the stock.