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Visa & Mastercard extend EU fee caps to 2029. HKMA and Banque de France collaborate on digital euro project for cross-border payments.

EPI’s wero wallet debuts in Germany with plans for wider Europe rollout. MUFG invests $195M in Thai fintech Ascend Money.

Currensea surpasses crowdfunding goals while Ant Group’s MultiSafePay acquisition boosts global payment solutions.

Chime acquires Salt Labs, BIS advances Project Nexus, and a $30 billion Visa/Mastercard settlement is rejected.

The ECB promotes a digital euro to enhance payment freedom and competition, aiming for a 2026 launch. Visa introduces a service for digital card replacements via text or email for travellers, ensuring seamless journeys. #DigitalEuro #Visa #Fintech #DigitalPayments