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Circle Asia Technologies, Visa, and Pismo collaborate to launch Vietnam's first AI-powered PayLater card, aiming to enhance transparency, personalization, and user experience. Scheduled for early 2026, the card will offer instant approval, global payments, and flexible installments, bypassing the need for a bank account. This initiative seeks to improve Vietnam's low credit card penetration and is supported by a major Vietnamese bank. The collaboration highlights innovation in payments and financial inclusion, leveraging AI and Visa's global network.

- Circle Asia Technologies has partnered with Visa and Pismo to launch Vietnam's first AI-powered PayLater card, aiming to enhance transparency and user experience in finance.  
- The card, set for a phased rollout in early 2026, will facilitate credit building and global payments without requiring a bank account, leveraging AI for quick risk assessment and approval.  
- This initiative, supported by a major Vietnamese bank, seeks to transform the financial landscape by providing a modern credit product that fosters deeper customer relationships and promotes financial inclusion.

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PYPL

Wells Fargo and J.P. Morgan have maintained a Hold rating on PayPal Holdings, while Mizuho Securities has given a Buy rating. PayPal's shares closed at $61.73. The report highlights differing opinions from financial institutions on PayPal's stock performance.

- Wells Fargo and J.P. Morgan both maintained a Hold rating on PayPal Holdings, with shares closing at $61.73.  
- Mizuho Securities, however, issued a report maintaining a Buy rating on the company.  
- These ratings reflect differing perspectives on PayPal's stock performance amid ongoing market evaluations.  

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AFRM

Affirm Holdings received a Buy rating and a $90 price target from Freedom Capital Markets. William Blair also issued a Buy rating, while BTIG maintained a Hold rating. This reflects mixed analyst opinions on Affirm Holdings' stock.

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Affirm's shares rose 5.1% as 'buy now, pay later' spending surged during the holiday season, reaching $10.1 billion since November, an increase of 9% year-over-year.12On December 3, 2025, Affirm (AFRM) executives reported key share transactions. President Libor Michalek bought 5,591 shares, while CFO Robert O'Hare proposed selling 8,189 shares.3

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TOST

J.P. Morgan analysts recommend Visa and Toast stocks despite a challenging year for payment stocks. Visa is seen as undervalued with strong growth potential, particularly in tokenizing payment credentials. Toast, recently upgraded to overweight, is noted for its strong brand in the restaurant industry. Corpay and Block are also recommended for value and growth potential, respectively. PayPal and Fiserv are downgraded to neutral due to ongoing challenges.

- J.P. Morgan analysts highlight that 2025 has been a challenging year for payment stocks, presenting potential investment opportunities.  
- They recommend Visa and Toast, noting Visa's strong metrics despite underperformance and Toast's appealing valuation amid growth estimates.  
- Analysts downgraded PayPal and Fiserv, citing concerns over their current market positions and future growth prospects.

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Visa Inc. has partnered with the Central Bank of Syria to integrate Syria into the global digital economy. The initiative includes launching operations to develop a modern payments ecosystem, issuing EMV cards, and digital wallets. Visa aims to support merchants with low-cost solutions and empower MSMEs. This expansion is part of Visa's broader strategy, following recent deals in Vietnam and CEMEA. Visa shares are down 1.03% at $326.22.

- Visa Inc. has partnered with the Central Bank of Syria to integrate the country into the global digital economy.  
- The initiative includes launching operations, developing a modern payments ecosystem, and establishing a secure payments infrastructure with local financial institutions.  
- This partnership aims to empower micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and drive local job creation while expanding Visa's global footprint through recent deals in other regions.

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Syria's economy is reportedly growing faster than the World Bank's 1% estimate for 2025, driven by returning refugees and easing sanctions. Central bank chief AbdulKader Husrieh announced plans for a new currency and ending deficit financing. The U.S. may repeal sanctions by 2025, enhancing banking relations. Syria aims to become a financial hub, with new digital payment systems in partnership with Visa and Mastercard.

- Syria's economy is reportedly growing faster than the World Bank's 1% estimate for 2025, driven by the return of refugees post-civil war.  
- Central bank Governor AbdulKader Husrieh announced plans to launch a new currency with eight denominations and remove two zeroes to restore confidence in the Syrian pound.  
- The central bank will end decades of deficit financing, and Husrieh anticipates the repeal of U.S. sanctions by the end of 2025, which could enhance correspondent banking relationships.

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Visa is expanding its digital wallet partnerships in the EU following Apple's agreement to open its mobile payment technology due to EU antitrust pressure. Visa's initiatives include collaborations with BBVA, Klarna, Vipps, and Bancomat, aiming to increase competition and innovation in mobile payments. Visa's research shows mobile payments account for 59% of e-commerce transactions in Europe, expected to grow to 75% in four years. Apple's NFC access concession provides opportunities for Visa and other digital wallets to compete with Apple Pay.

- Visa is partnering with various mobile wallets in the EU, responding to Apple's agreement to open its mobile payment technology following antitrust pressures.  
- The card network's initiatives include collaborations with BBVA, Klarna, and Vipps, aiming to enhance competition and innovation in the mobile wallet market, where mobile payments currently account for 59% of e-commerce transactions.  
- Analysts suggest that while Apple’s NFC access may benefit existing wallets, Visa's strategy to support mobile wallets could drive significant revenue growth and diversify its business beyond traditional card transactions.

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PayPal has launched a crypto checkout feature in the US, allowing merchants to accept over 100 cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin and Ethereum. The "Pay With Crypto" feature offers a 0.99% transaction fee for the first year, providing an alternative to traditional cross-border payments. The move follows the GENIUS Act, which encourages stablecoin use for payments. PayPal's stablecoin PYUSD is central to the integration, though it faces regulatory scrutiny. The feature aims to simplify cross-border transactions and position PayPal as a leader in crypto payments.

- PayPal has introduced a new feature called "Pay With Crypto," allowing US merchants to accept over 100 cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin and Ethereum, with a low transaction fee of 0.99% for the first year.  
- This initiative follows the GENIUS Act, which aims to clarify regulations around stablecoins and promote their use in payments, although PayPal's stablecoin PYUSD is still under regulatory scrutiny.  
- The feature offers a competitive alternative to traditional cross-border payment methods, enabling real-time conversion of crypto to fiat, potentially positioning PayPal as a key player in the crypto payment landscape.

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JPMorgan Chase has named Visa a top stock pick for 2026, expecting a reset for fintech stocks after a challenging year. Analysts favor Visa for its pricing power, strong margins, and solid momentum. They also recommend Toast and Block but advise against turnarounds like Fiserv and PayPal. Visa has a consensus Strong Buy rating from 26 analysts, with a price target implying a 23.32% upside.

- JPMorgan Chase has identified Visa as a top stock for 2026, anticipating a reset for payments and fintech stocks after a challenging 2025.  
- Analysts at JPMorgan expect improved performance in 2026, favoring companies with strong pricing power and margins, while advising against investing in turnaround firms like Fiserv and PayPal.  
- Visa holds a consensus Strong Buy rating from 26 analysts, with an average price target suggesting a potential upside of 23.32%.